D-ED2 001

[Corwin]

[19:07] <Kozzz> > "Yandrazrt is dead. You call him Lagann now." The gnome laughs, "He made his choice. He made the best one he could, even if it lead to all the pain he's gotten. Tell me, did you find him in the God-King's prison?"
[19:07] <Kozzz> <Seira> "Yeah. Why?" Seira frowns. "And just because he died before doesn't mean he can't regain his memories. And his sanity. Does it?"
[19:07] <Kozzz> > "It may be possible, but it will require powerful magic. He will need to receive a heal spell boosted to a level beyond that of the nine mortal circles of magic, then resurrected into a prepared body. Even that...it will be a long road for him."
[19:07] <Kozzz> <Seira> "Don't suppose you could help him with the memory part, having control over time and history and all that?"
[19:07] <Kozzz> <Alicia> "Wouldn't it be kinder to let him pass on?" Marie wonders. "Or are you the only gnome that's allowed that?"
[19:08] <Kozzz> > "No. I lack the power to change any of the actions 2,000 years ago or longer. If not..." With a look of tired eyes right to Seira, "Even if not, I cannot affect the divine without consent. His fate was the act of the God-King."
[19:08] <Kozzz> * Seira takes that as her cue to appear. "I'll ask him once we've made more progress, then. It's not like I'll force Lagann to stick around against his will. Okay, so since this is taken care of, and so is the fate of the guardians, you were mentioning the seals on Arondaaq?"
[19:08] <Kozzz> > "The Gods put him in that ruin. Why, I do not know, but I believe they had mercy on him. To put him in your path, they must accept the possibility."
[19:08] <Kozzz> * Seira nods in agreement.
03[19:08] * Kozzz is now known as Kotono
[19:09] <Kotono> "What you do with him is another choice for you to make. It may be a fool's quest to do anything but leave him as he is. It's for you to decide," the gnome says.
06[19:09] * Demedais rubs his head. "What do you know about Ao and the Arbiter, if I may ask?"
[19:12] <Kotono> "The seals around Arondaaq were created by Talinn and other survivors of the war, to ensure that the dread sword would rest. In Talinn's eyes, he wanted it to be forgotten forever. But despite everyone's best efforts, the seals have degraded."
01[19:13] <Seira> "So how do we break them altogether? The last time we were in the area, we didn't notice a way, and believe me, we looked."
[19:15] <Demedais> "And, if needed, do you have any knowledge of how it would be resealed? Assuming we use it and get done using it, I'd rather it be broken or sealed permanently somewhere that's not of worry."
[19:15] <Kotono> "You'd have to go and find the source of the aura, to the east of the dragon's lair. That's where Arondaaq is and where the weakened seals lie. But," Now he looks to Seira, "You want that sword. Let me say it again, it is likely best left to the past. The power it holds will burn you away like a paper in the fire. But it is your choice. To reseal it, go there and study the wards. I believe you have sufficient skills to do the needed work wi
[19:16] <Kotono> I believe you have sufficient skills to do the needed work with time."
[19:16] <Alicia> "Mystra said it was the only thing that could slay Daa-vid..." Alicia interjects softly. She'd be far happier destroying the vile thing, or at least sealing it away for eternity...
01[19:16] <Seira> "I need the sword is a more apt statement," Seira muses. "Alright, study the wards. I can do that! What about Demedais's question about Ao and the Arbiter? I always thought they were one and the same."
[19:17] <Demedais> "I see." Demedais muses. "It might be the only thing currently in existence that can slay him... but remember, Talinn made it - a mortal man. Perhaps we can create a more suitable weapon ourselves..."
01[19:18] <Seira> "If we believe the earlier story about the end of the war, this Arbiter placed the idea into Talinn's mind in the first place." Seira frowns. "Anyway, we certainly can't let Esthan get it, so I intend to get the sword and reseal it later if it is not needed."
[19:19] <Kotono> "Ao is the Overgod. He commands all the Gods and does not concern himself in mortal affairs. The Arbiter seems to have much of the same status, and came forth when the war broke out. I do not understand either, as they are beyond the Gods as much as the Gods are beyond us. I do not know if the Arbiter is Ao, or if they are two seperate beings. It is beyond my ken."
01[19:21] <Seira> "Something occured to me," Seira says. "The gods were supposed to leave our world alone until we started unsealing it, at the very least, right? Then wasn't Shar, well, cheating by actively helping her servants years earlier? Isn't there some mechanism in place to enforce compliance?"
06[19:21] * Demedais waits to hear what the Arbiter is before he tries to reason this through. At this, though, he lapses into thought
[19:22] <Alicia> "How do you know she was helping them until we started breaking the seals?" Alicia asks bitterly. "They were perfectly capable of being sadistic bastards without getting free Nightwalkers handed to them."
01[19:23] <Seira> "Albert discovered the shadow dragon serving her as a kid," Seira says, matching Alicia's bitterness. "In Shar's own temple, conveniently below his home. If that's not helping them or guiding events, I don't know what is."
[19:23] <Alicia> "Is it any different than finding Kondrux?" Alicia replies.
01[19:25] <Seira> "He wasn't actively trying to convert anyone."
[19:26] <Demedais> "No, just rape, pillage and destroy." Demedais comments.
[19:27] <Alicia> "So?" Alicia asks. "A dragon is a creature of the prime just as anyone else? It choosing to convert people is no different than any other servant of a god preaching to gain more followers. And... why do we even care?" she finally concludes. "Clearly all this happened, therefore it was allowed by whatever uncaring all-knowing beings in charge of all of this don't actually mind it."
[19:31] <Kotono> "The dragon was sealed there in an unrelated affair. It was merest fortune that Albert stumbled on it. Alicia is correct. It was a matter of the Prime, nothing more."
01[19:31] <Seira> "Just hoping that if these beings looked the other way, they might do it again if someone were to help us take the fight to her, I suppose," Seira says. "As it just so happens, a weapon exists capable of striking back at her."
06[19:35] * Demedais thinks. "How was Arondaaq made?"
[19:35] <Alicia> "Doesn't do any good if the hand holding the weapon gets smited from five hundred miles away?" Marie points out. "Don't get me wrong, it's a really great goal, but actually doing it is another thing entirely."
01[19:36] <Seira> "If we overcome Daa-vid, that goal would become just a tiny bit closer."
[19:36] <Kotono> "Arondaaq was created by the elves who aided Talinn the Seeker. They were aided by various divine agencies and wills, for it's power is beyond that of normal mortal hands to craft."
[19:37] <Demedais> "Right." Demedais muses further.
01[19:38] <Seira> "The next logical step is to ask you if you know of more weapons that might be of use," Seira reasons. "A shard of goodness would not go amiss."
[19:38] <Alicia> "Can you tell us where the remaining Resorts are?" Alicia asks the gnome tiredly. Might as well focus on them first, since Arondaaq is worthless if they can't even reach Daa-vid.
Session Close: Sat Apr 04 19:46:37 2009

Session Start: Sat Apr 04 19:46:37 2009
Session Ident: #evildunes
02[19:46] * Disconnected
02[19:46] * Attempting to rejoin channel #evildunes
03[19:46] * Rejoined channel #evildunes
03[19:46] * Topic is 'Maruna > Riina > Elemental > Miruz '
03[19:46] * Set by Ebiris on Sat Apr 04 14:55:53
03[19:46] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Seira
[19:46] <Alicia> "Thank you," Alicia smiles a bit at the help. The jungle might be huge and unexplored, but it's less than having to search the whole world.
[19:47] <Kotono> "When you have all five, go visit Ajan again." He says, "But be warned that events will begin to move rapidly once you do. Do not do so until you are ready."
01[19:47] <Seira> "I've always thought for some reason that a sixth Resort existed," Seira says, confused.
06[19:48] * Alicia knew that at least. "The Final Resort?"
01[19:48] <Seira> "Yeah. It's in the ruins, then?"
06[19:49] * Demedais nods. "Just knowing its location helps." Demedais notes, before frowning. "Isn't that..."
[19:50] <Kotono> "The Final Resort, yes." A nod to that, "The Fairest Star."
01[19:50] <Seira> "Oh!"
06[19:51] * Seira blinks, and holds up her sword. "Then this was literally made of a broken off bit of Creation?"
[19:51] <Demedais> "That's what I thought." Demedais nods. "I'd ask how we'd get rid of the Fairest Star period, but since you've mentioned it's divine-related I suspect you wouldn't know."
[19:53] <Kotono> "They're a tiny bit of Creation formed by the God King from the Fairest Star." A slight nod to this, "That is beyond my knowledge, yes."
01[19:54] <Seira> "I don't think I'll bother you about every bit of knowledge I've ever tried to seek," Seira says, sounding regretful, "but if you don't know of any weapons that could be of use to us, would you be able to help me find Kangap and Goldan? Or even... what was his name, Lesarp? The dragons that might still remain in the world?"
[19:56] <Kotono> "Kangap and Goldan vanishes into the ruins. They are near the Fairest Star, I suspect. Lesarp is connected to it as well. I suspect that you will reach them in due time as your quest reaches it's final phases."
[19:57] <Alicia> "Bet we'll have to fight them to prove we're ready for Daa-vid," Marie opines optimisticly.
06[19:57] * Seira pouts. "And here I heard they were somewhere near Kelara. Alas."
06[19:58] * Demedais looks to everyone else, wondering if there are any more questions.
[19:59] <Alicia> Alicia doesn't look especially talkative.
[19:59] <Kotono> "ARe there any more questions," The Magu sof Time asks.
06[19:59] * Seira shrugs. "I already asked all I wanted. The only ancient weapon we even heard about is that ominous-sounding Bloodstar. So since the Magus doesn't know about it, I'm good."
[20:01] <Demedais> "There is... none, no." Demedais raises his hand, before frowning. "Okay, awkward question. Do you want a blessing, or would you rather not? I figure... given your situation, you have the right to choose.
[20:03] <Kotono> "No. I made my peace and deal with the Gods long ago." A shake of his head to Demedais, "I need no more words."
[20:04] <Demedais> "Then..." Demedais lowers his hand. "Thank you, is all I have left." With that, he steps back.
01[20:04] <Seira> "Have fun in the afterlife!"
06[20:04] * Demedais glances to Seira unreadably.
06[20:05] * Alicia doesn't say anything. Mucb as the gnome's proven to not be all bad, she still bears a grudge for forcing her to make such a hateful choice.
[20:06] <Kotono> "With my death and the freeing of the bound here, this realm's purpose is nearly finished. When you claim the Fourth Resort, you will be returned to reality and this place will be sealed, for the powers nad magic of Time have no place in the mortal world. Climb, and finish this quest." Time starts again. It's hard to explain quite how you know, but you do. The gnome looks up, the barest smile on his face as his body turns to dust, from the
[20:06] <Kotono> The gnome looks up, the barest smile on his face as his body turns to dust, from the wound in his chest outward. With apuff of air, the Magus of Time is blown away into nothing.
[20:06] <Alicia> With time restored, Alicia dispels her wall of force and then heals herself, before starting up the stairs.
[20:06] <Alicia> roll 16d4+16
06[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 16d4+16 and gets 53." [16d4=4, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 4, 2, 1, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1]
01[20:07] <Seira> "It's a shame, but...." Without finishing, Seira follows Alicia.
06[20:07] * Demedais nods with a bit of sadness, before looking to Amaryl and Pollyanna and gesturing them to come with.
[20:08] <Kotono> Amaryl comes quietly. Pollyanna lingers at where he was, "It's a shame, yes. He made his own choices, like he liked to say. From the sounds of it, he's the lucky one of the gnomes."
[20:09] <Alicia> No eulogies or regretful words from Alicia. He may not have been a true force of malevolence, but that doesn't stop her from hating him.
[20:09] <Alicia> Or hating herself. It's hard to tell.
01[20:09] <Seira> "Those that died in the war are probably luckier," Seira mutters.
[20:10] <Demedais> "Sounds like it, yeah... " Demedais nods to Pollyanna, still somewhat quietly.
[20:11] <Kotono> Thus the party climbs! They climb for twenty minutes, up and up and up and up. AT last they come to an end. There is no platforms here, just the stairs ending, the cone of the tower becoming a narrowing steeple top. But floating in the air here, just in reach from the last stair, is a jeweled ring.
[20:12] <Alicia> Since she's in the lead, Alicia picks up the ring. Using the hand that doesn't wear the ring of eternal celerity.
06[20:12] * Demedais stands close by, watching.
[20:14] <Kotono> Alicia takes the ring! IT is in her hand as lights flash! In an instant, the party is gone! They stand now in the gate room that lead to that mysterious realm. The portal flickers and fades into blackness, the Fourth Resort in Alicia's hand glimmering. Celebrimbor is there, "What...Ah, you're back. The strange occurances are your doing?"
01[20:15] <Seira> "If by strange occurences you mean fey being freed all over Pallanth, then yes?"
[20:15] <Demedais> "'fraid so." Demedais nods slightly.
06[20:16] * Alicia pockets the resort for now until they can have it identify. "Unless there were other occurences."
[20:16] <Alicia> identified*
[20:16] <Kotono> "That is the Resort?" His ancient eyes look over the jeweled ring, "Well done. There was a surge of energy about twenty minutes ago from the portal. I couldn't identify it satisfactorily."
01[20:17] <Seira> "That was when the evil gnome in charge of the place died," Seira says. "He said he was freeing everyone at that time."
[20:17] <Demedais> "Yeah, that'd be everything inside going back to the natural order of things, and the place closing down." Demedais says.
[20:17] <Alicia> "I wish you'd stop calling him that," Marie tells Seira.
01[20:17] <Seira> "Actually! How long were we gone?" Seira asks.
01[20:18] <Seira> At Marie's words, she blinks. "But it's true! He was a very bad person. He just was helpful, on top of that."
[20:19] <Kotono> "A little over a day," Celebrimbor says.
06[20:19] * Seira nods to herself. "That would be consistent with what I expected."
[20:19] <Alicia> "I suppose he was a bit cruel..." Marie relents, looking worriedly at Alicia.
[20:23] <Alicia> roll 1d100 Alicia, Marie, Seira, Amaryl go to Balmuria (very familiar)
06[20:23] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 Alicia, Marie, Seira, Amaryl go to Balmuria (very familiar) and gets 87." [1d100=87]
[20:23] <Alicia> roll 1d100 Alicia and Marie go back for the rest (seen casually)
06[20:23] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 Alicia and Marie go back for the rest (seen casually) and gets 55." [1d100=55]
[20:23] <Alicia> roll 1d100 Alicia, Marie, Cel, Deme, and Polly go to Balmuria (v familiar)
06[20:23] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 Alicia, Marie, Cel, Deme, and Polly go to Balmuria (v familiar) and gets 94." [1d100=94]
[20:23] <Alicia> We're fine.
[20:28] <Kotono> Okay.
[20:28] <Kotono> ---
[21:07] <Kotono> -------(Kokokoko)--
[21:11] <Kotono> With her own solemn, pained mood, Alicia heads under the waves. Transforming into a sea elf, she swims the green waters of the Bay of Sparkling Stars. She finds the sea elves busy and bustling, working away and friendly. A few even greet her by name as she finds Darlina. She's in her home, by Namor as floats in the water, making a few very crude, yet oddly effective, attempts to swim.
06[21:15] * Alicia calls over from the door, pleased to see Namor coming along so well - considering the elven lifespan she wasn't sure how long it'd take for him to start swimming or talking. "Darlina? Can I come in?"
[21:15] <Alicia> Since she's underwater she's forgone armour and heavy clothes, merely wearing a slightly long blue tunic that's tied tightly around her waist by her belt, all her normal gear kept inside her portable hole in case she needs it.
[21:18] <Kotono> "Alicia!" Darlina's face lights up as she waves over. "Come in! Oh, it's good to see you! How are you?"
[21:21] <Alicia> "I'm well," Alicia lies, swimming inside. No sense bringing Darlina down with her foul mood, and hopefully she'll feel better after some time with these two. "Little Namor looks energetic," she smiles, holding out a hand towards the water baby.
[21:22] <Kotono> The baby sea elf swims towards Alicia - well, not quite. It tries to, getting closer with some muss and fuss. He latches onto her hand, playing with her fingers with rapt attention. "He has been the last few days. Maybe he knew you were coming to visit, he likes your visits."
[21:24] <Alicia> "And I like him," Alicia beams, pulling the baby close and cradling him against her bosom. "Have you been a good boy while auntie's been away?" she fusses genially over Namor for a moment, ticking him with her other hand.
[21:27] <Kotono> "Goo...gah..." The baby reache sup for Alicia's face, fingers touching it. Darlina swims over, joining Alicia at her side. "He's been a very good boy."
06[21:30] * Alicia spends a few more minutes fussing over the infant before returning her attention to the older sea-elf. "I'm glad," she smiles. "It's nice here... with you two, I mean. It puts my mind at ease."
[21:32] <Kotono> "Oh Alicia..." Smiling as she puts a hand on Alicia's shoulder, "You're welcome here anytime you like. It makes me glad you said that. You're the reason Namor's here."
[21:34] <Alicia> "It was a close run thing, wasn't it?" Alicia agrees, leaning back a bit and letting Namor float just above her, relaxing in the water. "Still, we saved him..." She does her best not to picture her own son in the sea-elf's place, but it's a struggle.
[21:35] <Kotono> "We did." Namor smiles and goes for Alicia's face, laughing an innocent laugh as he looks into her eyes. "How is the world above the water, Alicia? How is Balmuria? IS it going as peacefully well as everything here?"
[21:37] <Alicia> "Balmuria's fine, yes," Alicia confirms. "I actually just got back from Pallanth, we were looking for one of the gnomish artifacts. We also found a lot of fey and spirit creatures who were bound to protect it, much like how Oolu was once confined, but they're freed now." That at least is an unassailable bright spot on the whole experience as far as she's concerned.
[21:38] <Kotono> "Oh! How lovely." Going to smile now as she watches Namor above, "Oolu will think well of that. They must be very grateful to you."
[21:40] <Alicia> "Most of them probably won't even know it was us," Alicia admits. "Still, I'm just glad they're free - many of them were powerful and generally benevolent, so I can hope they'll have be a good influence on wherever they choose to settle, now."
[21:43] <Kotono> "You sound happy about it," Namor drifts back to Alicia, pressing against her bosom and resting there again.
[21:46] <Alicia> "I am - to be honest, freeing those bound people was more important to me than the artifact we retrieved," Alicia replies as she cuddles the baby. "They were forced to protect the artifact from us, and were powerful opponents. Now that they're free they'll hopefully provide some counter against the glut of evil outsiders that seem to run nearly unchallenged across the world these days."
[21:52] <Kotono> "Good, good. You seem worried about them whenever it comes up," Going to start to rub Alicia's shoulders, "Sometimes, when you're talking...you can see it in your eyes."
[21:57] <Alicia> "Mmmm..." Alicia closes her eyes as her shoulders are massaged, "It does bother me... there was a lot that happened there to bother me, but that's something that's been nagging at me for a while."
[21:57] <Alicia> "Making the world a better place is most of my reason for living, and it just feels like this business with the gnomes only serves to open the door for greater and greater horrors... I stamp them out when I find them, but I can't be everywhere and I'm not going to live forever..."
[21:57] <Alicia> Holding the baby elf closer, she only concludes, "What sort of world am I helping to create for little Namor and all the others who'll follow?"
[22:00] <Kotono> "You're making a world where children like Namor are happy and safe, instead of murdered. You're making a world where people you help think the world of you. Don't talk like that, Alicia. MAybe you're right a little...but that's why Namor was born, wasn't it? At least part of it? If things are going to get worse, we're going to need a blessed child like him."
[22:03] <Alicia> "It's a lot to live up to..." Alicia eyes the innocent child in her arms. How old would Felix be, now? What sort of boy would he have become? "I had a chance to give it all up, too..."
[22:04] <Kotono> "What do you mean?" Gently rubbing Alicia's shoulders all the while, "Are you thinking about retiring?"
[22:07] <Alicia> "No," Alicia decides it's too hard to explain. Best to just forget about it - it surely wouldn't have been real, anyway. So she tells herself. "Trouble would just find me if I tried, and since I have the strength to oppose would-be tyrants and despoilers I need to use it."
[22:16] <Kotono> "I see...." The massage continues, gentle touched. Namor reaches up to Alicia, feeling her nose. "Alright, I won't press about it then, Alicia. But you can always come here when you need to. If you need anything here, you can have it."
06[22:20] * Alicia turns around to face Darlina. "Thank you, Darlina. I'm glad it's not an imposition, me coming here... why don't we all go for a swim outside, and then have lunch?" she suggests, wanting to just relax and hopefully take her mind off things.
[22:21] <Kotono> "Alicia," Looking her right in the eye, "You're never an imposition here." Smiling now, Darlina looks down at Namor. He's still playing with Alicia's nose, and, "Mama," he says aloud.
[22:23] <Alicia> Alicia's eyes widen and she looks down at Namor in shock. "He... he talked... Has he done that before?"
[22:24] <Kotono> "Well, unless you count that one time..." Darlina looks down to him, "Oh, Namor!"
06[22:26] * Alicia holds the baby up to Darlina. "Mama," she mimics the elven diminuitive form for mother, encouraging him to repeat it. "Say it again, sweetie."
[22:27] <Kotono> "Mama," Namor repeats, reaching out for Darlina's face. Her hand gets him halfway, as her eyes widen and water. "Oh Namor...See, Alicia," Wiping at one of her eyes, "You brought that out of him."
[22:29] <Alicia> Grinning happily, Alicia leans towards the baby, "Say 'auntie'," she encourages, her mouth forming the words in an exaggerated fashion.
[22:30] <Kotono> "Mama!" Namor says again to Alicia, staring right into her opened mouth. "Mama!"
[22:31] <Alicia> "Oh, well, one step at a time," Alicia chuckles, patting his head and then handing him to Darlina. "Say 'mama'."
[22:34] <Kotono> "Mama! MAma!" Namor repeats over and over as Darlina cradles him. She smiles down at him, "That's right, Namor! Mama!"
03[22:34] * Sierra_DeadDeadDeadsky is now known as Sierra_StillAlive
[22:35] <Alicia> "Is it normal for elves to start speaking so young?" Alicia can't help but ask, not being fully aware of the elven life-cycle.
[22:36] <Kotono> "Not this young," Darlina marvels, "But Namor's far froma n ordinary child."
[22:38] <Alicia> "He's a little prodigy," Alicia observes happily, at least for now thoroughly distracted from her issues. Leaning down, she kisses him on the top of his head, "Aren't you, sweetie?"
[22:43] <Kotono> "Mama!" Namor giggles and laughs to Alicia. "Mama! Mama! Mama!"
06[22:45] * Alicia laughs and continues to fuss over the child, encouraging his first words. He might not be hers, but it's still nice...
[22:48] <Kotono> OOC: WAnan skip ahead a bit, Alicia?
[22:48] <Alicia> OOC: by all means
[22:49] <Kotono> After lunch, Namor is put to nap. Darlina lingers over him, "Are you going to stay longer, Alicia," she asks.
[22:50] <Alicia> "I'll probably head home around nightfall," Alicia decides, content to stay under the sea where there's no responsibility for a while longer.
[22:53] <Kotono> "Alicia, I just want you to know...you're always welcome here. I worry about you when you come back with such ill tiding and heavy burdens on your heart."
[22:56] <Alicia> Appreciating the sentiment, Alicia gives the older-though-feels-like-she's-younger elf a hug. "Thank you, Darlina. I really do appreciate it... coming here helps ease my burdens, though. I won't ever see my son again, and no one could ever replace him, but... well, there's room in this old heart for another," she concludes affectionately.

[Corwin]

[19:38] <Kotono> > "Mama!" Namor giggles and laughs to Alicia. "Mama! Mama! Mama!"
[19:38] <Kotono> * Alicia laughs and continues to fuss over the child, encouraging his first words. He might not be hers, but it's still nice...
[19:38] <Kotono> > OOC: WAnan skip ahead a bit, Alicia?
[19:38] <Kotono> <Alicia> OOC: by all means
[19:38] <Kotono> > After lunch, Namor is put to nap. Darlina lingers over him, "Are you going to stay longer, Alicia," she asks.
[19:38] <Kotono> <Alicia> "I'll probably head home around nightfall," Alicia decides, content to stay under the sea where there's no responsibility for a while longer.
[19:38] <Kotono> > "Alicia, I just want you to know...you're always welcome here. I worry about you when you come back with such ill tiding and heavy burdens on your heart."
[19:38] <Kotono> <Alicia> Appreciating the sentiment, Alicia gives the older-though-feels-like-she's-younger elf a hug. "Thank you, Darlina. I really do appreciate it... coming here helps ease my burdens, though. I won't ever see my son again, and no one could ever replace him, but... well, there's room in this old heart for another," she concludes affectionately.
[19:40] <Kotono> The hug lingers a few moments, "Just remember that," she asks. "For all the times you have trouble outside and above the water."
[19:46] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, what was next on your agenda, 'licia?
[19:48] <Alicia> OOC: Go to hell and try to sneak some people out of the Halls of the Vanquished
[19:52] <Kotono> OOC: Okay. Who would you take with you, if anyone?
[19:53] <Alicia> OOC: I'll go alone
[19:53] <Alicia> OOC: But I'll ask Elle if she can cast Invisibility on me just before I leave
[19:55] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, gimme a few to prepa nd prepare.

[Corwin]

[21:06] <Kotono> -------
[21:06] <Kotono> Okay, quickly refresh me on your plan, Alicia?
[21:06] <Alicia> Empty out my portable hole, buff myself, get Elle to cast invisibility on me, then plane-shift to Stygia and teleport to the Halls.
[21:08] <Kotono> roll 5d100
06[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d100 and gets 249." [5d100=51, 22, 73, 55, 48]
[21:09] <Kotono> roll 1d9
06[21:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d9 and gets 4." [1d9=4]
[21:14] <Kotono> Woosh! Invisible and unseen, Alicia appears standing on an ice floe! It floats on an oily black sea, a chilly snowstorm obscuring vision out into the ocean. The bitter cold licks and tears at Alicia, making her shiver all over. It's liek chains and whips of ice, breaking and subduing her down. The ice floe is a large, jagged chunk of ice. In the center is a rising pillar of ice 30 feet tall. In it are many figures, all frozen in, save for t
[21:14] <Kotono> In the center is a rising pillar of ice 30 feet tall. In it are many figures, all frozen in, save for their faces, which just penetrate the ice out. Each face is human, each face the crying face of a tormented soul. They speak as one and many, a legion of voices in torment. A thousand cries for mercy come from them.
[21:17] <Alicia> OOC: For reference, I've got Shield, Enlarge Person, Resist Energy (Cold), and Fly up right now. As well as Elle's invisibility.
[21:18] <Alicia> OOC: Also I plane-shifted just before noon, so the ring'll recharge in a minute
[21:18] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, I was wondering why you hadn't buffed. Just say that in the startup next time.
06[21:19] * Alicia pauses for a second to get her bearings upon arrival in Baator, idly swapping the plane shift ring for her freedom of movement one before she eyes the pillar of tormented souls. Approaching to within thirty feet, she checks it over for evil.
[21:22] <Alicia> Probably a trap, she decides... it's not what she came here for, anyway. Focusing on the exterior of the Halls of the Vanquished, she proceeds to teleport to just before where the path slopes down towards the entrance.
[21:22] <Alicia> roll 1d100 seen casually
06[21:22] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 seen casually and gets 15." [1d100=15]
[21:28] <Kotono> The tormented cries echo in Alicia's ears as she teleports successfully! As she appears, her throat catches. For coming out of the Hall of the Vanquished is a nightmare best forgotten. It's wings are of sulphuric bat-fire, screaming with hate. It's maw drips with sizzling green poison, it's scales as red as the brightest hellfire. Around it's neck sits a pentagram of burnt black iron. It walks as tall as it's 12 feet of height would suggest
[21:28] <Kotono> It walks as tall as it's 12 feet of height would suggest. Six orthons walk behind it, writhing with maggots and dripping rusty colored blood that congeals instantly on hitting the ground.
[21:31] <Alicia> A pit fiend! Oh, but how Alicia is sorely tempted to test her mettle against this greater fiend - but she has more important things to do than simply slaughter baatezu, as satisfying as it would be to mete out oblivion to them on their own doorstep. Floating upwards and well above the grisly procession, she lets them pass by underneath her.
[21:33] <Kotono> The vile creature below passes, heading back into STygia, body steaming in the cold. It is soon gone, not lingering in this cursed place.
[21:34] <Alicia> Chances are it'll come running once she starts causing trouble in there, just as Agares had... although if she does this right she'll be in and out without even having to swing a blade in anger. Floating downwards, she approaches the entrance itself, pulling down her blindfold a moment to check for any invisible sentries lest she bump into them.
[21:37] <Kotono> Around the outer door are two Erinyes. They have bows and arrows at the ready, eyes sweeping about constantly. On both of their foreheads, three words of law and three words of evil are enscribed. They are painful, difficult to read, yet Alicia knows of what they are on a fundamental level, the meaning transcending mere words.
[21:40] <Alicia> Hmm... a downgrade from the trio of gelugons? Alicia isn't sure... something about those words... she doesn't think these two are the run of the mill model. Still, so long as the ring of eternal celerity protects her from their searching gaze - about the only thing it's good for, lately - so much the better. Lifting her blindfold back up to use her eyes once more, she floats carefully inside.
[21:43] <Kotono> Going into the foyer, Alicia finds the trio of gelugons waiting there again. They stand in front of the door, stolidly waitinga nd keeping a watch. Past here lies the hall, and the passages that lead to the frozen statues of the brave and doomed.
[21:45] <Alicia> Slipping between the ice devils, Alicia makes her way to the halls on the right, where hopefully a few people will be relieved of their torment by the time she's finished.
[21:45] <Kotono> OOC: Make a move silently check?
[21:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+4
06[21:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+4 and gets 19." [1d20=15]
[21:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+25
06[21:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+25 and gets 28." [1d20=3]
[21:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+25
[21:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+25
06[21:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+25 and gets 35." [1d20=10]
06[21:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+25 and gets 44." [1d20=19]
[21:48] <Kotono> As Alicia slips by, the gelugons perk up! "What is that?" one says aloud, the three silent another second. "Footsteps! Unseen visitor, halt and show yourself!"
[21:49] <Alicia> OOC: I'm flying...
[21:54] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, quick and dirty. I'll call flying a +30 circumstancial bonus here since you make a lot less noise gliding than walking. Goa head and reroll your move silently check?
[21:55] <Alicia> roll 1d20+34
06[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+34 and gets 49." [1d20=15]
[21:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+25
06[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+25 and gets 45." [1d20=20]
[21:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+25
[21:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+25
06[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+25 and gets 33." [1d20=8]
06[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+25 and gets 26." [1d20=1]
[21:58] <Kotono> Alicia quietly glides past the gelugons! The Grand Hall is relatively quiet here - no one is imemdiately coming or going.
06[21:58] * Alicia floats over to the passage on the right leading towards the exhibits themselves, ignoring the plight of the former caretaker.
[22:01] <Kotono> Thus Alicia goes into the hall of the chaos creatures! Here the gelugons stand guard! A few lemure stand in a corner, simpering in fear. A bearded devil is near them, examining a frozen Slaad. It taps it with it's glaive every now and again, muttering.
06[22:03] * Alicia is mostly interested in liberating the mortals, although she might try for a celestial or two if the opportunity presents itself. Carefully floating near the ceiling, she moves past the chaos creatures and the demons towards more promising prospects...
[22:05] <Kotono> The demons are busier! An erinyes(?) with bat wings glares at a frozen demon-ape creature. Past them, Alicia reaches the celestials and archons. More gelugons are about here, no respite from them at all. You can see frozen angels, archons of all ranks, eladrin and other blessed creatures.
06[22:06] * Alicia idly looks around for the coure eladrin that she released but failed to rescue the first time.
[22:08] <Kotono> She sees him next to a gelugon and a frozen eladrin with fiery red hair locked into iceshape. It's face is locked in pain and torment.
[22:09] <Alicia> OOC: her, she was a girl
06[22:10] * Alicia bites her lip. A coure would be easy enough to grab and stuff in the hole while no one was looking, but not if she's right next to one of the guards. Still, she might be able to snag a little eladrin on her way out once everyone's distracted. Moving along, she starts towards the end of the twisting passage, where the mortal heroes are kept.
[22:13] <Kotono> Here all the mortals are lined up. Dozens and dozens of hereos, all frozen fast. You note that more gelugons are here - nearly as many as heroes. They stand stolically, unmoving, waiting, watching.
[22:15] <Alicia> OOC: just to clarify, there are < 24 gelugons here?
[22:16] <Kotono> OOC: You'd have to fly around and count. There's a bunch and heavy on the ground here.
[22:16] <Alicia> OOC: is there room to walk at all? I mean, gelugons are big, and then there's the exhibits themselves... any chance I could get a map?
[22:17] <Kotono> OOC: Sure, hold on. Opening paint.
06[22:24] * Alicia blinks and shakes her head for a moment, the place seeming far larger than she remembers... Well, her plan is basically the same, although it means she's putting a considerably smaller dent into things. It should still accomplish her ultimate goal, however. Floating onwards, she makes her way to the very end of the hall.
[22:25] <Kotono> Alicia flies to the end of the hall without incident. One of the gelugons scratches at it's manible briefly as she does.
[22:26] <Alicia> Looking down, Alicia tries to get an idea based on the sizes and poses of the heroes of how many she could cram into her portable hole...
[22:28] <Kotono> Most of the heroes are human sized or not too far. Humans, elves, dwarves, ect. There's some smaller - a pixie is one, for example. There are some bigger, one Huge sized giant in particular. But she could get 8 to 10 in, perhaps?
[22:29] <Alicia> And if one were to draw an imaginary line on the far side of the ten mortals closest to the end of the hallway, how many gelugons would be between that line and the wall?
[22:31] <Kotono> On a glance, 5. Further, more would be looking right that way from the gelugons on the other side.
[22:34] <Alicia> Well, that doesn't bother Alicia, considering she's spent the past several weeks working on this plan and developing spells ideally suited towards it. Admittedly the scope is lessened, but the heart of it remains the same Now to finally put all her dedicated preparation to the test...
[22:34] <Alicia> OOC: just before I start off, what's the distance from the far wall to my imaginary line?
[22:34] <Kotono> You mean to the far wall near the entrance to here from the celestials/archons, or the far back wall?
[22:35] <Alicia> OOC: the back wall, but knowing the total length of this hallway doesn't hurt
[22:36] <Kotono> The hallway is 200 feet long in total. From that point ot the back wall is 50 feet.
[22:41] <Alicia> Now to get things started! Positioning herself 90 feet back from the rear wall and 25 feet up, Alicia incants a spell, "Snow and rain, dance and swirl at my will!" she calls, causing the rear 80 feet of the corridor to be consumed in a blinding blizzard! As soon as that's done she flies into the maelstrom before anyone can centre on her voice, advancing 60 feet!
[22:48] <Kotono> A blinding blizzard breaks out, covering everything! It howls and sounds, yet Alicia doesn't hear a speck of noise in it from the gelugons! OOC: Goa head and act? You're right in the thick of the blizzard.
[22:51] <Alicia> Likely they're all rabidly communicating via telepathy. Alicia can't help but respect their discipline, but she doesn't have time to worry about such. Now she casts a second spell, conjuring up an invisible wall of force within the blizzard to wall off the last 50 feet of the corridor from any reinforcements.
[22:51] <Alicia> That done, she floats back to far wall a further 30 feet away to avoid any area spells targetted at the sound of her spellcasting.
[22:53] <Kotono> If spells come, Alicia doesn't see them in the blizzard! It continues to rage in the meantime! OOC: Still no action that you can detect in the howling snowstorm. Go.
06[22:54] * Alicia now pulls down her blindfold and floats down so she's only fifteen feet high, so she can have a better idea of what's going on.
[22:57] <Kotono> The gelugons are standing stone still. Each touches a mortal hero, while flickering with an unholy aura around them! The statues are covered in hemispheres of ice, forming up around them as you watch, covering gelugons as well.
[22:58] <Alicia> OOC: Just to check, there's 10 mortals in this section and 5 gelugons (or at least there were when I cast sleet storm). Are all the statues so affected?
[22:58] <Kotono> OOC: Yes. They're being covered with hemispheres of ice.
[23:01] <Alicia> Well, looks like she'll have to get violent after all. She really has to give these gelugons credit for their ingenuity, these being the first ones she's ever seen to use their ice-conjuring powers with any degree of skill... not that it'll save them. Casting improved invisibility, she flies over to a random gelugon at least thirty feet away, poised within five feet of it and ready to strike...
[23:02] <Kotono> Quickly flying to one of the uncovered gelugons, Alicia positions as more hemispheres of ice spring up! OOC: Go ahead and act, it's pretty distracted.
[23:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 knowledge devotion
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 knowledge devotion and gets 28." [1d20=8]
[23:06] <Alicia> The smell almost makes Alicia gag... part of her worries that she'd underestimated them further. Still, even if it is some vile poison she's almost as resistant to such as the devils themselves are, so she'll persevere until it becomes a genuine concern.
[23:06] <Alicia> For now, however, she settles for violently eviscerating the first of five gelugons - she needs them out of commission before she can start on dismantling the icy barriers and rescuing the frozen mortals.
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+31 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+31 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 36." [1d20=5]
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+31 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+31 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 51." [1d20=20]
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+31 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. crit check
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+31 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. crit check and gets 33." [1d20=2]
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 40." [1d20=14]
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 42." [1d20=16]
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+21 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+21 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 34." [1d20=13]
[23:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+21 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+21 divine might, 4th and 2nd level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 26." [1d20=5]
[23:07] <Kotono> OOC: All hits/crits except the 20.
[23:07] <Kotono> OOC: Er, 26.
[23:08] <Alicia> roll 12d6+120+10d6+30d4
06[23:08] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 12d6+120+10d6+30d4 and gets 274." [12d6=2, 3, 4, 4, 6, 6, 2, 4, 6, 2, 3, 2][10d6=6, 5, 4, 6, 2, 6, 2, 2, 6, 1][30d4=3, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 3, 3, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3, 3, 4, 4, 1, 1, 1, 3, 2, 1, 4, 1]
[23:09] <Alicia> OOC: +6, forgot the str bonus from enlarge person
[23:09] <Kotono> OOC: I forgot unholy aura but it hardly matters. That does require a fort save for each hit, though.
[23:10] <Alicia> roll 5#1d20+22
06[23:10] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5#1d20+22 and gets 149." [5#1d20+22 = 24, 42, 23, 24, 36]
[23:10] <Kotono> OOC: One failure, a natural 1. Ouch. 1d6 str damage.
[23:10] <Kotono> roll 1d6
06[23:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6 and gets 3." [1d6=3]
[23:11] <Kotono> The gelugon is torn apart, rendered into oblivion without a word said! Alicia's body buckles as it does, the touching of it's vile aura weakening her muscles and might! OOC: Go ahead and act, Alicia?
[23:12] <Alicia> OOC: Can I get a line on more than 1 gelugon to hit with whirling blade?
[23:12] <Alicia> OOC: from my current position
[23:12] <Kotono> OOC: You can get 2, sure.
[23:13] <Kotono> OOC: However, remember, hemispheres of ice are going up. You're going to have to deal with those, too.
[23:14] <Alicia> Somewhat surprised that no ice storms or cones of cold have suddenly rained on her position - they surely heard the rending of flesh even if the fiend refused to cry out - Alicia hurls her blade at two of the icy devils in a line before flying adjacent to a third, ready to mete out more punishment!
[23:14] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 divine might
06[23:14] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 divine might and gets 39." [1d20=13]
[23:14] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 divine might
06[23:14] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 divine might and gets 35." [1d20=9]
[23:14] <Kotono> OOC: Both hit.
[23:15] <Alicia> roll 2d6+25+2d6
06[23:15] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+25+2d6 and gets 33." [2d6=1, 1][2d6=3, 3]
[23:15] <Alicia> roll 2d6+25+2d6
06[23:15] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+25+2d6 and gets 34." [2d6=2, 2][2d6=2, 3]
[23:16] <Kotono> OOC: Make a fort save? +4 poison resist applies.
[23:17] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26
06[23:17] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 and gets 39." [1d20=13]
[23:19] <Kotono> The horrible, chalky smell lines Alicia's mouth and throat further! She feels momentarily drained, everything taking a black tint! But she resists it, as her blade whirls through the two gelugons! This time counterfire comes, four cones of cold coming right at her position! OOC: Make four ref saves?
[23:20] <Alicia> roll 4#1d20+16
06[23:20] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 4#1d20+16 and gets 99." [4#1d20+16 = 29, 24, 22, 24]
[23:25] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[23:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 49." [14d6=6, 3, 1, 5, 2, 1, 2, 6, 2, 4, 5, 5, 2, 5]
[23:25] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[23:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 49." [14d6=3, 5, 3, 2, 5, 5, 5, 4, 1, 5, 1, 3, 1, 6]
[23:25] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[23:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 49." [14d6=5, 5, 1, 6, 2, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6, 1, 2, 6]
[23:25] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[23:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 57." [14d6=2, 5, 5, 4, 5, 2, 4, 5, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 1]
[23:25] <Alicia> OOC: cold resist 30
[23:25] <Kotono> OOC: No damage on any of those, I think?
[23:26] <Alicia> OOC: nope. Did they hurt each other?
[23:27] <Alicia> OOC: I don't really care that much, they'll probably SR it away anyway, lets move on?
[23:41] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[23:42] <Kotono> The cones of cold fly about wildly, Alicia dodging and protected against them, taking no harm in the sleet storm! OOC: Alicia?
[23:43] <Alicia> Now to kill gelugon 2 of 5 in the exact same efficient manner as the last! She could actually stand to ease up a little, perhaps, considering how easily the last one expired... then again, the weakening of her muscles and the burning in her throat tells her not to slack off if she wants to end this quickly.
[23:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+29 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
[23:44] <Kotono> Alicia quickly moves into position! The gelugons stay on guard, even as the scent in the air grows fouler! OOC: You can attack.
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+29 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 36." [1d20=7]
[23:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+29 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+29 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 43." [1d20=14]
[23:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+24 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+24 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 31." [1d20=7]
[23:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+24 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+24 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 26." [1d20=2]
[23:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+19 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+19 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 29." [1d20=10]
[23:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+19 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed.
06[23:45] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+19 divine might, 4th level arcane strike, flying, invis. He's flat footed. and gets 29." [1d20=10]
[23:45] <Kotono> OOC: All but the 26 and 29 hit.
[23:46] <Alicia> roll 6d6+57+6d6+12d4
06[23:46] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 6d6+57+6d6+12d4 and gets 142." [6d6=6, 6, 1, 4, 6, 3][6d6=3, 6, 1, 3, 4, 6][12d4=3, 4, 2, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 2, 4, 1, 2]
[23:47] <Alicia> roll 3#1d20+22 fort saves
06[23:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 3#1d20+22 fort saves and gets 97." [3#1d20+22 = 32, 25, 40]
[23:47] <Kotono> This gelugon, savaged and ripped, is torn apart as well! Yet as Alicia does, returning another to oblivion? OOC: Fort again, +4 due to poison, with an unrelated -1.
[23:47] <Kotono> OOC: Passed the unholy aura ones. Make the poison one now.
[23:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+25
06[23:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+25 and gets 39." [1d20=14]
[23:48] <Kotono> Alicia resists the chalky coating in her body, vision tinting darker nonetheless! Her head feels full of chalkdust, frozen chalkdust! To this, in retort, two cones of cold come at Alicia!
[23:48] <Kotono> OOC: Ref x2?
[23:49] <Alicia> roll 2#1d20+16
06[23:49] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2#1d20+16 and gets 58." [2#1d20+16 = 22, 36]
[23:49] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[23:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 60." [14d6=3, 3, 6, 6, 1, 6, 6, 6, 4, 3, 4, 1, 6, 5]
[23:49] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[23:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 55." [14d6=6, 5, 3, 3, 4, 1, 3, 6, 3, 4, 5, 3, 4, 5]
[23:49] <Alicia> OOC: Also, I'm blinded by my blindfold, so my vision is kinda moot.
[23:52] <Kotono> Once again Alicia endures cones of cold, two gelugons now slain! As she does,
[23:52] <Kotono> OOC: Gah.
[23:53] <Kotono> Once again Alicia endures cones of cold, two gelugons now slain! As she does, "Surrender." A voice sounds from all around you. It's a cold voice, a voice that croaks slightly and chitters. "There is no escape now. Your tricks will be dispelled and you will be punished for your violation of the law. Surrender and I will take that into consideration."
[23:53] <Kotono> OOC: Go ahead and act, Alicia.
06[23:56] * Alicia doesn't dignify that with a response, not really wanting them to be able to tie this back to herself. Unfortunately the poisonous dust filling the air is starting to become a real concern, and she doesn't particularly have time to play around with killing the other three gelugons. It's not her original plan, but so few such things survive contact with the enemy...
[23:56] <Alicia> First of all, can she reach any of the exhibits, or will she have to smash down some icy walls first?
[23:57] <Kotono> All of the exhibits are covered now. Icy domes will need to be wrecked.
06[23:59] * Alicia flies over to the dome furthest from any gelugons and smashes through it with her sword!
Session Time: Wed Apr 08 00:00:00 2009
[00:00] <Alicia> roll 1d20+8 -13pa
06[00:00] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+8 -13pa and gets 20." [1d20=12]
[00:00] <Alicia> roll 2d6+35
06[00:00] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+35 and gets 45." [2d6=5, 5]
[00:01] <Kotono> With a powerful strike, Alicia dives down and hits the dome hard! THe ice shatters, an opening made into it! A cone of cold comes, but the dome stops it this time! OOC: Alicia, go.
[00:03] <Alicia> Stepping into the dome, Alicia unfurls her portable hole and drapes it over the occupant before flipping it around so that the tortured mortal soul is safely ensconced within the nondimensional space!
[00:04] <Kotono> This is done! The frozen statu is now stuck within her portable hole! As takes him in, however...OOC: Fort again, +4 poison, -2 unrelated?
[00:05] <Alicia> roll 1d20+24 unrelated my foot
06[00:05] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+24 unrelated my foot and gets 31." [1d20=7]
[00:05] <Kotono> OOC: Bad phrasing, but you still made the save.
[00:06] <Alicia> OOC: shall I go ahead and act?
[00:07] <Kotono> Alicia resists the coating, cloying feeling of the foul chalk-dust poison as she does, the feeling getting worse. "This is your last chance for leinency," the voice sounds again. "Your fate will be decided by the Most High and Right Lord Ariyan."
[00:07] <Kotono> OOC: Your'e up.
[00:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 who's that? (planes)
06[00:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 who's that? (planes) and gets 36." [1d20=16]
[00:12] <Alicia> This isn't exactly how Alicia had wanted things to go, but the poison was an utterly unexpected development. Next time she'll be better prepared, and for now she'll at least have rescued one soul from hell... that's enough, isn't it? Considering how vast these Halls are, she's not so sure...
[00:12] <Alicia> But she does know that the poison will hit her sooner or later, and she has a bad feeling it won't just weaken her. It's time to leave while she still can. The question is, does she leave out the front door, or will she have to employ her trump card? First of all, she lifts up her blindfold to check she's still invisible and not covered in highly visible glitter or anything like that...
[00:15] <Kotono> The storm is still going. Alicia's still invisible on a glance.
[00:16] <Alicia> Excellent. No need for them to know about that, then... taking to the air, she dispels her wall of force and then flies out of the storm, intending to race straight past any fiends that happen to be waiting just on the other side of her perfect barrier.
[00:17] <Kotono> Alicia dispels the barrier, flying through it! A dozen gelugons there are waiting, weapons drawn and ready! OOC: Alicia?
06[00:19] * Alicia soars over their heads, content to let them think she's still playing around within the sleet storm as she actually flies full tilt through the mortal section and towards the celestials...
[00:22] <Kotono> Alicia flies like a bullet! As she does, she reaches where the celestials begin! The path ahead is completely iced over! Massive, thick walls of ice interpose itself between her and proceeding forward! OOC: Make another fort save? +4 poison, -3 otherwise. +1 total.
[00:22] <Alicia> roll 1d20+23
06[00:22] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+23 and gets 31." [1d20=8]
[00:22] <Kotono> Alicia successfully rsists again! The chalkiness is becoming palpable, but she manages to endure and continue functioning! But it feels like a cloying, dark miasma within her lungs now! OOC: Alicia?
[00:30] <Alicia> A part of Alicia idly wonders just where all this damn poison is coming from. Wouldn't a cloudkill spell be vastly cheaper and more efficient? Well, the fact is that she's becoming deeply concerned. Still, there is one option to provide yet more protection. Casting alter self, she assumes a shorter and fuller version of herself, becoming Alicia the dwarf!
[00:30] <Alicia> Now stout and possessing an innate resistance to poison, she moves up to the wall of ice, ready to carve a path through it!
[00:31] <Kotono> Alicia transforms, becoming stout and dwarven! With added resistance she hurries up to the wall, unseen still! OOC: Alicia?
06[00:32] * Alicia slices viciously through the wall and then quickly flies through, hopefully before anyone can target the breach with area spells!
[00:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+8 -13pa
06[00:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+8 -13pa and gets 25." [1d20=17]
[00:33] <Alicia> roll 2d6+35
06[00:33] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+35 and gets 43." [2d6=6, 2]
[00:34] <Kotono> Alicia shatters through the icy wall quickly! AS she does, cones of cold come flying from another cluster of gelugons! While her haste avoids most of the cones, two still are far enough back to get her as she jets through!
[00:34] <Kotono> OOC: Ref 2x?
[00:34] <Alicia> roll 2#1d20+16
06[00:34] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2#1d20+16 and gets 59." [2#1d20+16 = 32, 27]
[00:35] <Kotono> roll 14d6
[00:35] <Kotono> roll 14d6
06[00:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 57." [14d6=6, 6, 4, 2, 2, 6, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 3]
06[00:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 53." [14d6=6, 1, 4, 6, 6, 4, 6, 3, 3, 6, 4, 1, 1, 2]
[00:35] <Alicia> OOC: +2, dwarf bonus vs spells~
03[00:36] * ChanServ changes topic to 'Maruna > Riina > Elemental > Miruz (Ebiris)'
03[00:36] * ChanServ sets mode: -qo Kotono Kotono
03[00:36] * ChanServ sets mode: +qo Kotono Kotono
[00:37] <Kotono> Alicia quickly endures the spells, getting through the cones of cold unhurt!
[00:37] <Kotono> OOC: Go ahead?
06[00:38] * Alicia flies over this particular defence line, deciding to accept the additional few seconds to swoop down towards the coure eladrin she failed to save the first time and snag her in the portable hole before resuming her full speed race for the exit!
[00:39] <Kotono> OOC: Make a fort save? +4 and -4 cancel out, so even.
[00:39] <Alicia> roll 1d20+24
06[00:39] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+24 and gets 33." [1d20=9]
[00:41] <Kotono> Alicia feels even more coated, even more violated as she scoops up the little eladrin! But she's freed it, gotten it into her hole and resisted the poison once more!
[00:42] <Alicia> No more delays, no more side-trips, it's time to flee! Hopefully she'll be out of the poison's area of effect soon as she flies as fast as she can for the exit! She won't make the mistake of sticking around to duke it out with a... duke, this time!
[00:43] <Kotono> Alicia flies past the celestials at full speed! She zooms to the greater demons! At the juncture between the greater and lesser demons, another pure wall of ice has been erected!
[00:45] <Alicia> This time Alicia hurls her sword at the icy wall before she even reaches it, from thirty feet away. She'll fly through straight after it, but the fraction of a second should be enough for the devil's icy cones to miss her!
[00:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+11 -13pa
06[00:45] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+11 -13pa and gets 19." [1d20=8]
[00:45] <Kotono> OOC: Damage.
[00:46] <Alicia> roll 2d6+38
06[00:46] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+38 and gets 43." [2d6=3, 2]
[00:47] <Kotono> Alicia has her sword cut through! Many cones of cold come flying, but none hit her! Hellstriker is coated in ice when it returns, hwoever!
[00:48] <Alicia> Well, it's a flaming sword, it can surely burn its way out. But not until she's escaped, since the light from the flames would give away her position invisibility or no! Anyway, she flies straight through the shattered hole she carved before anyone has the bright idea of resealing it, continuing her dash for freedom!
[00:49] <Kotono> Alicia zips through, apst more gelugons! She's racing past the lesser demons, towards the chaos beasts now! She can see the door to the ground hall, covered with even more hard, heavy ice! OOC: Fort, -1 total?
[00:50] <Alicia> roll 1d20+23
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+23 and gets 32." [1d20=9]
[00:50] <Kotono> Alicia zips through once more! She endures the chalk-feeling, growing steadily stronger! It's getting hard to breathe, but she endures it all! OOC: Alicia, go.
[00:51] <Alicia> Okay, she'll have to give away her position for a moment and hope she can endure... Reaching the icy wall, she ignites Hell Striker in a rush of flame, calling upon the sword's rage to bolster her flagging strength for the home stretch as she carves through this barrier!
[00:52] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 -13pa
06[00:52] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 -13pa and gets 22." [1d20=12]
[00:52] <Alicia> roll 2d6+35+1d6
06[00:52] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+35+1d6 and gets 46." [2d6=3, 3][1d6=5]
[00:54] <Kotono> Channeling Hell Striker's fire, Alicia cuts through the ice around the door ot the grand hall! It cuts through well, leaving the passage ahead opened! However, cones of cold come from the new passage, spreading out at her like the icy hand of death! OOC: Ref x6, Alicia.
[00:54] <Alicia> roll 6#1d20+18
06[00:54] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 6#1d20+18 and gets 168." [6#1d20+18 = 22, 23, 27, 29, 36, 31]
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 14d6
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 14d6
06[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 56." [14d6=4, 2, 4, 2, 6, 2, 3, 6, 1, 6, 3, 6, 5, 6]
06[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 58." [14d6=4, 4, 2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6, 5, 6, 4, 3, 3, 5]
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 14d6
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 14d6
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 14d6
06[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 58." [14d6=6, 5, 1, 5, 3, 2, 6, 2, 6, 6, 6, 2, 3, 5]
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 14d6
06[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 43." [14d6=4, 1, 3, 4, 1, 6, 5, 1, 4, 2, 3, 1, 2, 6]
06[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 51." [14d6=3, 4, 5, 2, 6, 1, 5, 6, 5, 5, 2, 2, 4, 1]
06[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 and gets 48." [14d6=4, 2, 5, 4, 1, 6, 2, 5, 5, 1, 3, 1, 5, 4]
[00:56] <Kotono> Despite the storm of frosting ice, Alicia endures all of them without harm! Ahead, she can see six gelugons blocking the way, just past the barrier of ice! Ahead, in the grand hall, all the other doors are covered with an oily black ice! Standing in front of the door to the exit is a large gelugon. It's body is bulky and muscular, waiting with a cruel scourge in hand. 
[00:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20 CL
06[00:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+20 CL and gets 30." [1d20=10]
[00:57] <Kotono> OOC: Go Alicia.
[00:59] <Alicia> The caretaker! Oh, Alicia so badly wants to kill him... but no, his punishment from his superiors for allowing this to happen will be enough. On the other hand, that black ice could be a problem... still, it's the only thing standing in her way, so she douses Hell Striker's flames and quickly flies over to it...
[01:00] <Kotono> OOC: Which door, Alicia? The one to the out?
[01:00] <Alicia> OOC: naturally
[01:01] <Kotono> With a sneer, "Do not let the unseen escape! Radius, attack for radius!" It commands as Alicia starts to fly close! OOC: Let's do initaitive here, Alicia?
[01:01] <Alicia> roll 1d20+7
06[01:01] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+7 and gets 9." [1d20=2]
[01:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 six gelugons
06[01:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 six gelugons and gets 13." [1d20=8]
[01:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11 Caretaker
06[01:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 Caretaker and gets 26." [1d20=15]
03[01:03] * Kotono changes topic to 'The Caretaker>Gelugons>Alicia'
[01:05] <Kotono> As Alicia watches, solid fog springs up around the Caretaker! It cloaks it from view, the door covered by twenty feet of thick, cloying fog! The gelugons thereafter fire cones of cold about! OOC: The gelugons are basically guessing with the cones of cold.  90-100 that any of them catch you in one.
[01:05] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 84." [1d100=84]
[01:05] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 15." [1d100=15]
[01:05] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[01:05] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[01:05] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 34." [1d100=34]
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 72." [1d100=72]
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 89." [1d100=89]
[01:05] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 84." [1d100=84]
[01:05] <Kotono> OOC: No joy. Okay, make a fort save, -2 total?
[01:05] <Alicia> roll 1d20+22
06[01:05] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+22 and gets 42." [1d20=20]
[01:06] <Kotono> Yet all the cones miss Alicia, mercifully, as the choking dust gets even worse! Alicia's vision is getting a bit hazy around the edges! OOC: Alicai.
[01:06] <Alicia> OOC: +2 from rage as well
[01:08] <Alicia> Now to hopefully breach the final layer of defence and make her exit, Alicia flies straight into the solid fog, able to pass through it just as easily as air before she comes to a stop adjacent to the black wall, preparing to cut through it and then escape...
[01:09] <Kotono> Alicia reaches the wall successfully, flying past all! OOC: Were you charging or just setting up?
[01:09] <Alicia> OOC: just setting up so I can hit and move immediately on my next go. Can't charge what I can't see, anyway.
[01:10] <Kotono> roll 1d2
06[01:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d2 and gets 1." [1d2=1]
[01:10] <Kotono> Alicia passes through the wall of solid fog thanks to Freedom of Movement! She reaches the other side! The Caretaker then utters a horrible word of the utmost lawful power...but it has no effect on Alicia! More cones of cold fly!
[01:10] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[01:10] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[01:10] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 47." [1d100=47]
[01:11] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 8." [1d100=8]
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 87." [1d100=87]
[01:11] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 53." [1d100=53]
[01:11] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 26." [1d100=26]
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 70." [1d100=70]
[01:11] <Kotono> OOC: Go Alicia.
06[01:11] * Alicia hacks into the wall with all her might!
[01:11] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 -13 pa
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 -13 pa and gets 19." [1d20=9]
[01:11] <Alicia> roll 2d6+38
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+38 and gets 46." [2d6=2, 6]
[01:12] <Kotono> The black ice breaks! Flecks of black, oily water go flying all over! OOC: Make a ref save, Alicia?
[01:12] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18
06[01:12] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 and gets 29." [1d20=11]
02[01:13] * Demedais (~ferixstad@141.218.226.88) Quit (Mrf, back later, off to class and I forgot dinner ah well.)
[01:13] <Kotono> Alicia nimbly dodges the black water! Past it are the three gelugon outside, blocking the way ahead with their bodies! The moemnt the wall breaks, three cones of cold come right at Alicia! OOC: Refx3, then take your movea ction.
[01:13] <Alicia> roll 3#1d20+18
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 3#1d20+18 and gets 73." [3#1d20+18 = 20, 29, 24]
[01:13] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 50." [14d6=2, 4, 5, 2, 5, 1, 5, 3, 3, 1, 6, 2, 6, 5]
[01:13] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
[01:13] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 42." [14d6=1, 3, 5, 2, 3, 2, 6, 3, 2, 2, 5, 2, 3, 3]
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 49." [14d6=6, 4, 2, 3, 4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 1, 4, 6, 1, 6]
[01:13] <Kotono> Alicia again endures three blizzards of pure chill, surviving unscathed! OOC: Alicai?
[01:14] <Alicia> OOC: Can I fly above the 3 ice devils?
[01:14] <Kotono> OOC: You'd have to clear away some more ice to do so. You cut a hole into it but they're large creatures so it evens out.
[01:15] <Alicia> OOC: oh, you mean they're adjacent to the wall?
[01:16] <Alicia> OOC: in any case, I'll ust move adjacent to one of them
[01:17] <Kotono> OOC: How. You blew a hole in the ice to escape out, right, to get to the door. The three gelugons are in the way. It's not like you can move left to right with the wall and ice.
[01:18] <Alicia> OOC: well, I move through the hole? So I'm next to the one blocking my way? Or am I already next to it? If I am I'll just continue my full attack.
[01:18] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 (+3 from knowledge +2 from invis, he's flat footed)
06[01:18] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 (+3 from knowledge +2 from invis, he's flat footed) and gets 26." [1d20=16]
[01:18] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5 (+3 from knowledge +2 from invis, he's flat footed)
06[01:18] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+5 (+3 from knowledge +2 from invis, he's flat footed) and gets 8." [1d20=3]
[01:19] <Kotono> OOC: Oh, I see. I misread your line in the first place. Attakc on then, yeah.
[01:19] <Kotono> OOC: No dice on the ihts, though.
[01:19] <Alicia> OOC: lets move on, then?
03[01:19] * Kotono changes topic to 'The Caretaker>Gelugons>Alicia=3 gelugons'
[01:20] <Kotono> Alicia steps forward and swings, but can't land any hits! Behind her, she can hear the caretaker utter a horrible, profane word of the darkest evil now! OOC: Will save, -2.
[01:20] <Alicia> roll 1d20+24
06[01:20] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+24 and gets 25." [1d20=1]
[01:21] <Kotono> roll 2d6 str damage for 2d4 rounds
06[01:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 str damage for 2d4 rounds and gets 4." [2d6=2, 2]
[01:21] <Kotono> roll 2d5
06[01:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d5 and gets 4." [2d5=2, 2]
[01:21] <Kotono> roll 2d4
06[01:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d4 and gets 6." [2d4=2, 4]
[01:21] <Kotono> OOC: That and dazed for one round.
[01:21] <Alicia> OOC: lets move on, then?
[01:22] <Kotono> The word's raw savage WRONGNESS dazes Alicia, stunting her strenght! As Alicia is dazed...OOC: Make a fort save, -3?
[01:23] <Alicia> roll 1d20+23
06[01:23] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+23 and gets 24." [1d20=1]
[01:24] <Kotono> roll 1d6 int damage
06[01:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6 int damage and gets 1." [1d6=1]
[01:24] <Kotono> roll 1d6 wis damage
06[01:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6 wis damage and gets 1." [1d6=1]
[01:25] <Kotono> Alicia's very will and wisdom is eroded by the chalk clinging to her! Somewhere her dazed mind, Alicia knows that this poisoning is running deep in her veins! She can feel her very blood slowing down and choking with it! Meanwhile, the gelugon she attacked guesses at her location and returns the favor!
[01:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
06[01:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+20 and gets 23." [1d20=3]
[01:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
06[01:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 19." [1d20=4]
[01:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
06[01:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 29." [1d20=19]
[01:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
06[01:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 26." [1d20=12]
[01:25] <Alicia> OOC: AC 30, 50% concealment
[01:26] <Kotono> OOC" So no hits.
[01:26] <Kotono> Even stunned, Alicia withstands the storm, as more cones of cold come at her, two more!
[01:26] <Kotono> OOC: refx2.
[01:26] <Alicia> roll 2#1d20+18
06[01:26] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2#1d20+18 and gets 61." [2#1d20+18 = 26, 35]
[01:26] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
[01:26] <Kotono> roll 14d6 saved
06[01:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 48." [14d6=3, 4, 2, 4, 3, 4, 1, 6, 6, 3, 3, 3, 5, 1]
06[01:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 14d6 saved and gets 47." [14d6=4, 4, 1, 1, 5, 6, 4, 3, 2, 2, 4, 2, 4, 5]
[01:27] <Kotono> Despite that chill, Alicia endures! If the Caretaker or others do something obvious, Alicia can't make heads or tails of it in her state! As she recovers, ready to strike back...OOC: Alicia, your'e up. Another 1 point of int and wis damage.
[01:28] <Kotono> "Surrender!" The cAretaker's voice demands, "There's no saving you now!"
[01:29] <Alicia> She tried being nice, she really did... but that's over now, she absolutely cannot delay for one second longer. "DROWN IN THE STYX!" she screams in Infernal as she suddenly *explodes* in a massive nova of pure magical energy! The pure white energy screames out in a sphere 120 feet wide all around Alicia, ravaging fiends and utterly disintegrating the icy structure all around them!
[01:29] <Alicia> roll 18d8 DC 26 reflex half, they'll fall down anyway
06[01:29] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 18d8 DC 26 reflex half, they'll fall down anyway and gets 92." [18d8=8, 7, 6, 6, 1, 1, 7, 7, 8, 6, 1, 8, 5, 5, 7, 4, 4, 1]
[01:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 ref gelugon 1
[01:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 ref gelugon 2
06[01:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 ref gelugon 1 and gets 23." [1d20=9]
[01:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 ref gelugon 3
06[01:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 ref gelugon 2 and gets 29." [1d20=15]
06[01:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 ref gelugon 3 and gets 32." [1d20=18]
[01:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 caretaker
06[01:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 caretaker and gets 39." [1d20=20]
[01:31] <Kotono> Around Alicia is calm! Splashes of black Styx-water dominate as everything is demolished. The path out is clear, no obsticles left. Only the Caretaker behind her stands, floating in the air, mere inches above the Styx!
[01:31] <Kotono> OOC: You still have your move action, Alicia.
[01:32] <Kotono> "What..." The Caretaker hisses at that, "That fire...how?!"
[01:33] <Alicia> So tempted to kill him, so very tempted. But if she stays the poison will kill her just as surely as any blade. So Alicia flies straight out of the ruined Halls, hoping to clear the dimensional anchor that prevents her true escape.
[01:34] <Kotono> Alicia flies out and away! The Caretaker makes no offensive action at her as she is freed, out in the chilly air and out of the Hall's grasp! OOC: Your'e up. Another -1 int/wis. Go.
[01:34] <Alicia> Quickly, she swaps her freedom of movement ring for her plane-shift one and attempts to return to Balmuria!
[01:34] <Alicia> roll 5d100
06[01:34] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5d100 and gets 285." [5d100=52, 72, 87, 38, 36]
[01:34] <Alicia> roll 1d9
06[01:34] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d9 and gets 1." [1d9=1]
[01:35] <Kotono> Thus Alicia appears! She floating just over the water, in the stormy ocean! Thunder and lighting crackle, but it's not Hell, not by a long shot!
[01:37] <Alicia> Now she focuses on Rosamund's grove, knowing that the unicorn or her mate would be able to cure her of the vile poison that continues to ravage her mind and body. Hopefully the coure will have been released from her bindings within the portable hole, while the mortal will already have passed to his proper afterlife, but she has to get healed now before it's too late. "Teleport!"
[01:37] <Alicia> roll 1d100 studied carefully
06[01:37] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 studied carefully and gets 26." [1d100=26]
[01:37] <Kotono> OOC: -1 more to both.
[01:38] <Kotono> Thus Alicia appears in Rosamund's grove! It's serene here. So serene...Alicia's vision is blurring, but she can see unicorns...two big ones and a small one.
[01:40] <Alicia> So she's given birth now... not the first meeting Alicia wanted with the little one, but her need is dire. Dropping her portable hole and letting it flutter open on the ground so that anyone within can escape, or at least get fresh air,
[01:40] <Alicia> she dispels her invisibility and staggers towards the unicorns, looking like a stout giant rather than her normal self thanks to the various other spells she has on. "Rosamund," she gasps out, throat raw and scratchy, "Poisoned! I need help!" she gets out with an economy of words.
[01:42] <Kotono> Alicia wobbles as she walks forward, Rosamund coming. Her vision is starting to go black entirely. Her ears feel clogged with chalky dust, the words muffled of, "Who are..." sound distant and patched. But the unicorn's horn touches Alicia's hand! Alicia's vision clears somewhat, coughs coming. Coughs that feel like it expels the dust making it so hard to breathe. OOC: -1 more, poison is now negated.
06[01:45] * Alicia coughs and retches, returning to her normal proportions (albeit scaled up) as she cancels her transformation into a dwarf, then shrinking as she ends the enlarge spell. "Oooohhh," she moans, clutching her head and blinking away the instinctual tears as her eyes attempt to flush out the vile poison. "Thankyou," she gets out amidst her difficulties, having so much trouble focusing...
[01:47] <Kotono> You feel soft fur against you, supporting you. "Oh Alicia! Rest, rest!" Rosamund's voice comes out of the haze. But despite all of this, Alicia's focus slips a little more. Sleep. Sleep comes like a visitor saving her from an abyss best not pondered.OOC: We'll pick up from there next time?
[01:48] <Alicia> OOC: I'd fight to stay awake and make sure I wasn't leaving anyone to suffocate in my portable hole, but ok

[Corwin]

[20:21] <Kotono> <Alicia> she dispels her invisibility and staggers towards the unicorns, looking like a stout giant rather than her normal self thanks to the various other spells she has on. "Rosamund," she gasps out, throat raw and scratchy, "Poisoned! I need help!" she gets out with an economy of words.
[20:21] <Kotono> > Alicia wobbles as she walks forward, Rosamund coming. Her vision is starting to go black entirely. Her ears feel clogged with chalky dust, the words muffled of, "Who are..." sound distant and patched. But the unicorn's horn touches Alicia's hand! Alicia's vision clears somewhat, coughs coming. Coughs that feel like it expels the dust making it so hard to breathe. OOC: -1 more, poison is now negated.
[20:21] <Kotono> * Alicia coughs and retches, returning to her normal proportions (albeit scaled up) as she cancels her transformation into a dwarf, then shrinking as she ends the enlarge spell. "Oooohhh," she moans, clutching her head and blinking away the instinctual tears as her eyes attempt to flush out the vile poison. "Thankyou," she gets out amidst her difficulties, having so much trouble focusing...
[20:21] <Kotono> > You feel soft fur against you, supporting you. "Oh Alicia! Rest, rest!" Rosamund's voice comes out of the haze. But despite all of this, Alicia's focus slips a little more. Sleep. Sleep comes like a visitor saving her from an abyss best not pondered.OOC: We'll pick up from there next time?
[20:22] <Kotono> <Alicia> OOC: I'd fight to stay awake and make sure I wasn't leaving anyone to suffocate in my portable hole, but ok
[20:23] <Kotono> OOC: Go ahead and split the difference by making a fort save, then, say?
[20:23] <Alicia> OOC: any penalties?
[20:24] <Kotono> OOC: No, just a straight fort save.
[20:24] <Alicia> roll 1d20+22
06[20:24] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+22 and gets 39." [1d20=17]
[20:28] <Kotono> Alicia feels dim, tired, drained. Yet her vision does clear somewhat, resisting an urge to close her eyes and surrender to encroaching oblivion. Rosamund licks Alicia's face a few times, horn brushing away dirt and sweat. "The poison has taken much out of you. You're safe here."
[20:29] <Alicia> "Can't... can't think right," Alicia moans, her mind feeling as though it's been swathed in cotton wool. "Need to see if others safe... are safe..." she corrects her poor grammar with a somewhat confused look, turning around to look in her portable hole.
[20:30] <Kotono> The portable hole lies ont he ground. You see a tiny arm reach out of it, feeling about.  The other big unicorn goes to it, looking down into the hole, while the little one stays close to Rosamund's flank.
06[20:32] * Alicia reaches down to help the eladrin out. "I rescued them from bad- from Hell," Alicia explains shortly, rubbing her eyes with her free hand and still seeming terribly out of sorts. "Poison was big surprise."
[20:36] <Kotono> The little coure eladrin comes out and looks around, blinking. "Sunlight, warm...I'm not in Stygia anymore?" As the eladrin blurts that out, "You're not talking right. You need more rest, Alicia," Rosamund warns. "The poison may have already done serious damage."
[20:38] <Alicia> "Okays..." Alicia nods slowly, assuming the mortal - she has no idea who he or she even was - is now in their appropriate afterlife. "I take you home later," she promises the eladrin before frowning deeply and hitting the side of her head. "I *will* take you home later."
[20:40] <Kotono> "You don't look so good," The eladrin eyes Alicia, "Fuddled, I say. But unicorns, sunlight...aaah, I'm free!" Plopping back onto the grass, "Thank the light!"
[20:42] <Alicia> "Bad poison," Alicia nods emphatically. "If okay I lie down here a bit?" she starts to struggle out of her armour, seeming to have a great deal of trouble with one of the straps before she gives up and just snaps it - albeit with considerably more effort than she'd like. Ah well, she can fix it later.
[20:45] <Kotono> The armor clatters down and away, "So I'm on the Prime, or somewhere else," The eladrin looks to Rosamund, who nods after a moment. "I'll have to do something ot make this up to you," the eladrin goes on. "You can tell mea bout it when you feel better?"
[20:46] <Alicia> "S'fine, you relax for now," Alicia agrees, deciding to just lay down where she is on the soft grass.
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[20:49] <Kotono> Alicia feels rest come over her, the eladrin rubbing her hand. "Don't worry, I'll protect you," it says with a grin. Meanwhile, Rosamund says to Alicia, "I'll go make sure your friends know you're here, so they can come get you and get you more help. Is that okay, Alicia?"
06[20:51] * Alicia murmurs something incoherent, half burying her face in the soil. She just can't *think*! It's maddenning, and she doesn't want to think about her inability to think... just sleeping sounds best right now.
[20:52] <Kotono> OOC: Skip along a bit then?
[20:53] <Alicia> OOC: sure
[20:56] <Kotono> Meanwhile, in Balmuria...
[20:58] <Kotono> It's a fine afternoon for Seira when a guard comes with word for her to meet Commander Oberuth at the southern gates. It's sunny and as warm as the season permits. People come and go in a hurry, though on approaching, the southern gate is blocked off. There's some onlookers back from it - for sitting just inside the gate is a white unicorn. It's horn is unhidden, though it slinks back a little. Commander Oberuth is by it, talking to it, as
[20:58] <Kotono> though it slinks back a little. Commander Oberuth is by it, talking to it, as Seira approaches.
01[20:59] <Seira> "What a pleasant surprise!" Seira says, jogging the rest of the way over.
[21:00] <Kotono> Rosamund comes closer to Seira, "Oh, Seira! Alicia's at my grove. She had to be cured of poison and isn't in her right mind. She said she came back from Hell and freed creatures from there. It would be best if you take her back so she can get better help. I was able to neutralize the poison, but I couldn't reverse the damage it had done. Her mind isn't right."
[21:01] <Kotono> Commander Oberuth nods curtly to that, "That's essentially why I called you here. Seira, take another person or two with you and go retreive Alicia." He instructs.
06[21:02] * Seira scowls. "That's not right, no." She glances at the Commander. "Sir, I could just teleport over and return the same way with Alicia, if it's Rosamund's grove. If you could prepare some help back in the temple of Waukeen, we'll just treat her there."
[21:05] <Kotono> "There's a little, faerie like creature she freed with her," Rosamund adds as well, "Though it seems to be in fine shape as well."
[21:05] <Kotono> "Go then," Oberuth nods curtly again.
01[21:06] <Seira> "I'll be back with them both," Seira vows, and places her hand on Rosamund's back lightly before activating her ring!
01[21:06] <Seira> roll 1d100 seen casually?
06[21:06] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 seen casually? and gets 8." [1d100=8]
[21:08] <Kotono> Wooosh! The two appear in Rosamund's grove! Alicia lies in her underclothes, her armor lying on the grass besides her. She looks to be asleep. A large adult unicorn lies at one side of her, while a baby one lies besides both of them. A little coure eladrin flutters in the air, sing-songing, "Free again! Free again, no more stinking baatezu or sub zero chills!"
[21:08] <Alicia> OOC: not in my underclothes! In my regular clothes. Sans armour.
06[21:09] * Seira approaches and looks Alicia over, businesslike, invoking the detect magic spell.
[21:10] <Alicia> Alicia looks healthy enough. Not any sign of blood or bruising on her. Her breathing is regular and even, too.
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[21:10] <Kotono> "Ack, a half dragon?" Flying over to her, "Hi! Are you one of Alicia's friends?"
01[21:11] <Seira> "We're heading back," Seira says, picking up Alicia herself. Lagann is more than able of taking care of her armor. "Yep. We're friends, and you're welcome to come with us. Do you need to be treated as well?"
06[21:12] * Alicia stirs as she's jostled, immediately struggling in Seira's grip and reaching for her blade! She relaxes a bit as she realises who it is. "... Seira?"
[21:12] <Kotono> Flying around the rising armor and settling on Seira's shoulder, "I'm fine. I was frozen solid in the Halls of the Vanquished, but now that I'm not there, I'm great! Really, I just want to do something to make it up to Alicia, and by extension her friends, certainly, to make it up to them. I never thought I was going to be free again!"
01[21:13] <Seira> "Rosamund called me, so I came to bring you back," Seira tells Alicia, smiling disarmingly at her. "You and your little pal are heading back home in a few moments."
06[21:14] * Alicia frowns. "Can go back if I want," she explains slowly. "Wanted rest first... TO rest first," she briefly scowls. "Can't think right..."
[21:15] <Kotono> "What you need is a cleric's touch. Are there any nearby, to whereever you're going to teleport us to," The eladrin speaks up here.
01[21:15] <Seira> "I'll stop by some time to chat," Seira tells the unicorns, looking at Alicia worriedly. "I don't doubt that. But it's alright to get help, isn't it?" she says. "And yeah, little buddy. Hop on?"
[21:16] <Alicia> "Can get drinks... bottles.... POTIONS!" Alicia blurts out the last triumphantly as she gropes for the correct terminology. "Not going back like... like sick broken head woman! Let me fix self first," she reaches for her floating armour.
01[21:17] <Seira> "I'll help you with your armor," Seira offers. "And we'll return to a private room. It will be alright, trust me!"
06[21:18] * Alicia starts to put on her armour, at least managing that more through muscle memory than anything else, so it's done with little fuss. Except she seems to have forgotten about the strap she tore earlier, so it doesn't quite fit her as snugly as it should, hanging off her side oddly. She frowns and pulls at it experimentally...
06[21:18] * Seira silently calls upon Lagann's help with a makeshift strap made of metal that would hold for now.
[21:19] <Kotono> The metal of the armor twists slightly, supporting Alicia's armor into a useable, wearable form. Rosamund laughs a little at all of this, "Just take good care of her. Come back when there isn't an emergency going on."
01[21:20] <Seira> "I'll make sure to do that," Seira promises, and thinks of her room rather than the temple of Waukeen, as she originally planned on.
01[21:20] <Seira> roll 1d100 I know this place
06[21:20] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 I know this place and gets 22." [1d100=22]
[21:20] <Alicia> "Ahhh!" Alicia twitches and reaches for her portable hole as she vanishes.
[21:21] <Kotono> Just in time! Alicia grabs her portal hole as the three reach Seira's room without incident.
01[21:22] <Seira> "Potions, right?" Seira asks Alicia, helping the paladin over to her bed. "I'll bring back a few. Can you wait a few moments?"
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06[21:25] * Alicia frowns a bit as her hand vanishes into the hole briefly, having a slight struggle to fold it up properly. "Can wait," she nods primly, doing her best to act with proper decorum.
[21:25] <Kotono> The eladrin floats over to Alicia, "I'll tell you a story in the meantime. How about that?"
01[21:25] <Seira> "Sounds like fun," Seira agrees, and uses Dimensional Door to flash over to the main area of the Temple of Waukeen.
[21:26] <Alicia> "Sure!" Alicia nods and smiles at the eladrin. "Thank you, Dawnhope," she beams, inordinately proud of herself for remembering the coure's name. In her current state it was a challenge, anyway.
[21:27] <Kotono> OOC: Going to buy/borrow/sweet talk potions, Seira?
01[21:27] <Seira> OOC: Yes!
[21:28] <Kotono> OOC: Which of those? >_>
01[21:28] <Seira> OOC: The latter two? The first if I have to.
[21:29] <Kotono> OOC: Make a quick diplo check?
01[21:29] <Seira> roll 1d20+27
06[21:29] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+27 and gets 45." [1d20=18]
[21:30] <Kotono> OOC: Gilartal just says he'll charge the garrison for it and hands over the lesser restorations.
06[21:30] * Seira calls upon her pearl as she teleports back!
[21:31] <Kotono> OOC: Roll?
01[21:31] <Seira> OOC: DD
[21:31] <Kotono> OOC: Oh wait, DD. Durrr.
[21:32] <Kotono> Seira is soon back, bearing potions! Alicia has been listening to a story about the fun and right eladrins chasing off an entire realm of evil, cruel demons, no matter what the curse.
06[21:32] * Alicia seems quite unreserved and very entertained by the story.
06[21:32] * Seira hands over a potion bottle, and knocks another against it lightly before raising it in salute. "Bottoms up?"
[21:33] <Kotono> "Then, the Tulani..." Dawnhope stops thes tory here, "Oh good. Hold on and drink up."
[21:33] <Alicia> "Oh! Thank you!" Alicia gushes, fumbling with the stopper and quickly knocking back the potion that will hopefully return her faculties.
[21:33] <Alicia> roll 1d4 int
06[21:33] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4 int and gets 3." [1d4=3]
06[21:34] * Seira looks on expectantly.
[21:34] <Alicia> "Ahh..." the fog clears, although some still lingers around the edges. "That... I think that did it," Alicia nods, blinking a few times as she mentally parses a few sentences. "Yes, the rest should hopefully come back to me soon enough. What do I owe you?"
01[21:34] <Seira> "How about a story?" Seira offers, holding another potion within reach should Alicia want it. "It sounds like it would be a good one."
06[21:36] * Alicia waves off the potion, instead picking up the snapped strap from her armour's side and casting a mending cantrip to fix it before she affixes the clasp properly. "I went to the Halls of the Vanquished again," she begins. "Dawnhope here was one of the people I failed to save the first time I went there with my sister."
[21:37] <Kotono> Dawnhope settles onto Alicia's lap, looking up with cupped hands under it's chin. "Oh, do tell."
06[21:37] * Seira nods, hopping on her desk to listen comfortably. "And you returned victorious, I see."
[21:39] <Alicia> "Not as much as I'd hoped," Alicia grimaces openly. "I'd planned it out, I thought quite well. The defences were vastly improved - now there's five ice devils for every one bearded devil that was there the first time! They weren't actually a threat, though, and I was able to work around them easily enough." She sighs and shakes her head, "I just never anticipated the poison."
[21:40] <Kotono> "Tsh, it's always what you don't expect. See, devils are kind of slow to change, so they make up for it with overwhelming plans and traps. Like that." Flutteringi t's wings a little, "Wow, someone got pissed if they had that many."
01[21:41] <Seira> "You can't really expect everything," Seira reasons. "And a win's a win, I'll say. Invite me along next time? Sounds like the cause's a pretty worthy one."
[21:41] <Alicia> "It's the perfect defence, I suppose," she concedes. "Devils are immune to poison, and had I used the release codes to try and have a group of prisoners fight out, they'd have been laid low by the poison as well." She then waves what appears to be a jet-black handkerchief in the air, "Luckily I had this, so that's how Dawnhope and one other were able to escape safely with me, avoiding that fate."
[21:42] <Kotono> "See? Nasty traps, but once you out-thought them, they couldn't compensate," Dawnhope nods quickly. "Good work!"
01[21:43] <Seira> "And now that you know of the poison, it could be defended against as well," Seira muses.
[21:43] <Alicia> "The other was a deceased mortal hero, so they've already went to their proper afterlife," she then explains the absence of said other. "Anyway, poison is easy enough for us to neutralise, I just never saw it coming."
[21:43] <Alicia> "If I had I could have easily liberated as many as ten, but once they started pumping in the gas I had to flee before it overwhelmed me... which it finally did, just as I was on the front doorstep."
[21:44] <Kotono> "Oh good. That's what burns me about that. Those poor heroes, they've brave enough to stand up to Hell and they get an afterlife of torment for it. Assholes," Growling low, very unpixie like as it kicks at the air, "Oooooh, they get me riled up."
06[21:46] * Alicia nods and smiles at the eladrin. "Yes, after my recent visit to the upper planes myself it really drove the injustice home. Just wish I'd had a contingency for poison - I'm normally all but immune to them myself, so it just never occured that one could be a threat. I must have breathed in several pounds of the stuff before I got out, though."
[21:48] <Kotono> "So someone's whipping them into shape, eh?" Rubbing it's tiny chin, "That really sounds like someone's taking it's defenses seriously. You said it was Bearded Devils last time?"
01[21:48] <Seira> "And ice devils this time. Fun."
[21:48] <Alicia> "Anyway, Seira, as to your very kind invitation..." Alicia gives the half-dragon a speculative smile. "I might have an idea for the next sortie that could clean out the place entirely, although naturally I couldn't do it alone."
01[21:49] <Seira> "You probably could if you put your mind to it," Seira says honestly, "but thanks for including me!"
[21:50] <Alicia> "It used to be run by a normal gelugon with a band of erinyes and barbazu minions, but now there's some sort of gigantic greater gelugon running the show with a veritable horde of gelugon lackeys," Alicia nods. "Did you get unfrozen at all since my first attempt to free you, Dawnhope?"
[21:51] <Kotono> "No such luck," With a little sigh there, "There's raids on occasion, but I bet a few of them had bad results if they've improved it that much. Do you know what happened to force the change so much?"
[21:53] <Alicia> "Me, basically," Alicia replies. "I only managed to escape with an astral deva, a shiradi eladrin, and this intelligent sword," she pats Hell Striker, "But the former caretaker paid a very heavy price for it happening. I can only hope the current one will suffer for this latest breach."
01[21:54] <Seira> "And another bright spot appears?"
[21:54] <Kotono> "Oh? Do tell!" Looking up at Alicia again, "What happened to old Azanu?"
[21:55] <Alicia> "He was made into an exhibit himself," Alicia can't help but look a little queasy at the memory, not able to call upon her usual composure right now. "Frozen in the centre of the main hall in the midst of being dismembered... although with my explosive exit he's probably floating in pieces across the Styx right now."
[21:55] <Kotono> With a growing grin, "It couldn't have happened to a nastier devil!"
01[21:57] <Seira> "It probably could, he had superiors, surely," Seira mutters.
[21:58] <Kotono> "Oh yeah. Way to spoil my fun," Hands on hips and glaring up at Seira, "Oh well, still, enjoy the moment! Anyway! Alicia! Seira!" Looking between them, "I owe Alicia here a big debt, and you by extension since you're her friend. Can I do anything to help you?"
06[21:59] * Seira snorts. "I do my best." At the offers, she shakes her head. "Be free, spread the goodness?"
06[22:00] * Alicia smiles and pats Dawnhope on the head. "Don't worry about it, really. Just consider us friends and that's enough for me - I'll be able to take you home tomorrow once my ring of plane-shift recharges. Which one are you from, anyway? I know most eladrin are from Arborea, but I know one that lived in Elysium."
[22:02] <Kotono> "Arborea." Nodding to that, "I stay here and there at it. Before this, I was spending time in Waukeen's part of Brightwater? It's fun there every couple of centuries."
06[22:02] * Seira is happy to hear that!
[22:02] <Kotono> "But still, I want to do something. Anything," Looking to the two, "Is ther eanyone hre I can help? Maybe I can tutor someone? Maybe I can just stay around your houses for awhile? Anywhere's safer with a coure around."
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01[22:03] <Seira> "There's always someone to tutor," Seira says. "What are your specialties?"
[22:04] <Alicia> "I was in Brightwater recently, I can take you there," Alicia nods. "And I actually already have a coure living with me, although I'm sure Marielle would love to meet you. She'd appreciate the support in her crusade against law, at any rate," she concludes with a light giggle, somewhat uncharacteristic of her.
06[22:04] * Seira quirks her lips in a smile.
[22:05] <Kotono> "Oh, this and that. Chaos, Good, Fun times. Some religious dogma of the Brightwater Gods as well." Then to Alicia, "Oh, you have an eladrin at your house? Let me go meet her, and really, you don't have to take me back right away. Let me see if I like it here first? It might be just the thing after so long in Hell!"
[22:06] <Alicia> "Well, I certainly don't mind if you want to stay, by all means," Alicia agrees happily.
01[22:06] <Seira> "Stop by the temple some time, then, when you have the time?" Seira asks of the eladrin. "Gilartal might enjoy a conversation with you, Dawnhope."
[22:06] <Kotono> "Sure," Nodding away, "Which temple? Is there more than onehere? Where exactly are we, anyway?"
01[22:07] <Seira> "We're in the city of Balmuria on Prime. The temple I mentioned is of Waukeen. You can't miss it!"
[22:08] <Kotono> "Right, I'll find it. Gilartal, got it," Nodding rapidfire to that, "Balmuria? Not a bad name. Kind of long. It's not very snappy, but it'll do."
[22:08] <Alicia> "There's a few other temples as well," Alicia confirms before asking, "How long were you down there, anyway?" She isn't sure but she thinks she recalls Beth mentioning a coure as one of the new arrivals when she was searching the records.
[22:09] <Kotono> "To be honest, I'm not sure." Scratching it's nose for a moment, "I'll find out later, don 't worry. It's not like I'm going to get old and die off or anything! A few years, a few centuries, it's all time."
01[22:10] <Seira> "If you're really curious, I could show you a map," Seira offers.
[22:10] <Kotono> "Oh sure," Looking to Seira now, grinning, "I can check a map, but after I meet that o ther eladrin. I haven't seen one and had a good conversation in too long. I'll come by later when I'm ready for a history lesson?"
[22:11] <Alicia> "I suppose so," Alicia concedes to the eladrin's point. "Anyway, I better go and reassure Marie and Antenora that I'm not dead, and you can meet them as well if you want, Dawnhope," she offers, getting up.
01[22:11] <Seira> "If you'd like. Who am I to stand in the way of friendship?" Seira hops to her feet. "See you later, then, Dawnhope, Alicia?"
[22:12] <Kotono> "Right, let's go!" Perching on Alicia's shoulders, "I'll see you! Thanks!"
[22:12] <Alicia> "Bye, Seira... um, thanks for putting up with my odd behaviour," Alicia blushes a bit. "You won't tell anyone, right?"
06[22:13] * Seira looks offended. "Oh, come on!"
[22:14] <Alicia> "Good!" Alicia nods quickly. "I appreciate it, thanks!" she smiles before heading out.
[22:14] <Kotono> OOC: Skip along a bit, Alicia?
[22:14] <Alicia> OOC: sure
[22:16] <Kotono> The walk home is without incident. Mostly. Dawnhope takes in Balmuria, fluttering about and chatting to random people asyou pass. Then again, gawks and looks aren't really that unusual for Alicia. As you get close to your house, about a block away, "Interesting city. So what do you do here when you're not giving Hell the old one-two?"
[22:19] <Alicia> "Well, there's plenty of mortal villains to fight. Then there's exploring ancient ruins and uncovering forbidden mysteries, that's always good for a laugh... or mind-shattering trauma, depending on what day it is," Alicia's mood switches from jovial banter to impending depression rather quickly.
[22:19] <Alicia> She tries to shake it off, knowing that she just accomplished something wonderful this very day, the eladrin being pure proof of that, but it's hard - her focus is shot all to hell right now, pun not intended. "I write a lot, not that it matters since no one ever reads it..." she goes on as her mood continues to plummet.
[22:21] <Kotono> "Oh, you right?" Smiling now, "Reading can be fun! Can I read what you wrote?" As you get closer to home, Dawhope settles for flying in front of you. "C'mon, I bet you're a pretty good writer! How about me and that Marielle spend some time reading your stuff?"
[22:24] <Alicia> Approaching within a mile at least allows Alicia to pick up on Marie's mood, which seems cheerful for a moment as her familiar presumably gets confirmation that she's safe, then concerned as she picks up on Alicia's depression. However, the brief surge of happiness gives Alicia's own mood a kick towards the nicer spectrum.
[22:24] <Alicia> "You probably wouldn't be interested," she blushes and waves it off, smiling nonetheless. "It's all magical theory and combat tactics, that sort of thing."
[22:25] <Kotono> "I'm always interested!" Nodding along, "After all, with all those devils, you have to learn to fight!" Flapping behind Alicia and pushing lightly on her head, "C'mon, hurry up! I wanna read it now!"
06[22:27] * Alicia laughs easily and lets herself be pushed along, almost sensing a mental shrug from her familiar. "Oh, you're interested in that? Marie could give you tips - she's a really good archer."
[22:30] <Kotono> Pushed along, you reach home. Inside, you find Marie, Jessica and Antenora all waiting. Jessica wears an apron, stained with flour. Antenora wears her armor and is a bit sweaty, her wings twitch-flapping behind her. She has a cloth, using it to wipe down her forehead. "Alicia!" "Sis!" Greeting hit them both.
[22:30] <Alicia> "You're late!" is Marie's greeting, although she's smiling anyway.
[22:30] <Kotono> "Oh, your'e Marielle!" Dawnhope comes forward, "Nice to meet you! I'm Dawnhope! Alicia got me out of Hell so I thought I'd drop bye."
[22:30] <Kotono> Antenora frowns a little bit, "Alicia? Where were you, anyway?"
06[22:31] * Alicia waves to the group. "Had a bit more trouble than expected, but I'm safe as you can see," she even does a classy little pirouette. "Not a scratch on me!"
[22:31] <Alicia> "Oh, you were kept in that horrible place?" Marie flutters over to her counterpart, giving her a friendly eladrin hug. "It must've been horrible for you!"
[22:32] <Kotono> Hugging Marie back, "Oh, it was, it was! Those devils are terrible hosts!"
06[22:32] * Alicia laughs a little. "And they say I can't rhyme..." she mutters under her breath.
[22:33] <Kotono> "Really," Antenora says, obvious tensenses in her voice. With stiff posture, her back fully straight, "Alright then." Antenora nods curtly, slipping away and out of the room.
[22:33] <Kotono> "Oh, you're in such a good mood, sister," Jessica trots over, "Sit down, I'll have some fresh bread ready soon."
[22:33] <Alicia> "I can just imagine!" Marie nods as she parts from the other coure. "You're..." she briefly gives Alicia funny look then just shakes it off and returns her attention to the eladrin, "You're safe now, at least."
[22:34] <Kotono> "Yep!" Nodding, "I promised Alicia I'd read some of her writing. Say, how about the both of us do that? Maybe over some of that bread and something nice to drink? It'll be fun!"
[22:34] <Alicia> "I'm actually not," Alicia abruptly deflates. "Things didn't go according to plan at all!" she moans disconsolately, leaning on her sister. "Hey... what's wrong with Antenora?" she asks quietly before just yelling, "Antenora!" she waves at the erinyes' back, "You look upset! What's wrong?"
[22:35] <Kotono> "I don't know, she was out back practicing," Jessica replies as she looks as well. Antenora didn't particularly linger, already out of the room.
[22:36] <Kotono> "Well, you did fine," Dawnhope speaks up, "What's with her? Weren't those bat wings? Is she some sort of freaky succubus? That's...I'm worried now. Was that one?"
[22:37] <Alicia> "Awww, I hope she's not angry because I brought another eladrin home..." Alicia pouts.
[22:37] <Alicia> "She's an erinyes, but don't worry! She's reformed!" Marie reassures her new friend.
[22:37] <Alicia> "Also... um, Alicia?" Marie looks askance at her mistress, "I didn't want to say anything, but... you're acting really odd. Are you sure you're alright?"
[22:38] <Kotono> "An erinyes...reformed? Wow." Scratching the side of it's head, "I'd heard that fiends can rise in theory, but I'd never seen one. Then again, you got me out of that Hall, so you're way above average. But anyway, she's acting fine! I'm rubbing off on her, that's all."
[22:38] <Kotono> "Alicia," Jessica frowns, "Come, let's sit and have something ot eat." She glances at Marie as well, briefly.
[22:40] <Alicia> "Oh, you should've seen me earlier!" Alicia blurts out, whirling on Marie. "I got poisoned down there and couldn't even string two sentences together!" She flounces over to sit down.
[22:40] <Alicia> "Seira got me a potion to fix some of the damage - she's such a sweetheart - but I'm still a bit loopy." She then eyes Marie suspiciously, "It got worse when I could sense your feelings," then as Marie starts to fidget nervously the paladin grins, "But your natural cheeriness brought me out of a bad mood, so I forgive you!"
[22:41] <Kotono> "See? That's the idea!" Dawnhope flutters along with Alicia.
[22:41] <Alicia> "Uh huh..." Marie flutters back a little. "Well, you're home now, so you can relax and settle down?" It's odd, as much as she always wanted a more expressive Alicia, it just feels so off that she can't appreciate it very much.
[22:42] <Kotono> Jessica sends Alicia another look, going to the kitchen and fetching a steaming loaf of bread. "You've been a little quiet lately," she observes.
[22:42] <Kotono> "Right," Dawnhope goes over to the bread, sniffing. "Can I have some, and another bit ot take out? I wanna meet that erinyes now. It's not going to hurt me or anything, is she?"
[22:43] <Alicia> "Just yell if she threatens to eat you," Marie advises, still watching Alicia.
06[22:43] * Alicia finds her mood instantly souring, which is reflected by the depressed expression on her face. "I don't wanna talk about it," she huffs.
[22:44] <Kotono> Jessica slices off bits of bread, passing them over to Dawnhope, who flutters off with them. Then she makes a big couple of slices for Alicia, then goes and gets a bit of water to go with it. "Come on, Sis," Jessica sits next to her. "Tell Sis all about it."
[22:44] <Kotono> "Right," Dawnhope calls back from outside.
[22:47] <Alicia> "You'll think I'm a horrible person," Alicia warns.
[22:47] <Alicia> "No we won't!" Marie blurts out. "I was there and I don't think any less of you!"
[22:48] <Kotono> "Oh, you're a fine person, Alicia!" Jessica pats her arm, going to lightly hug her. "Just tell me and Marie. Keeping secrets isn't healthy when they're bothering you. They'll sour into nasty things, things that beings like Shar take advantage of."
06[22:51] * Alicia can't really refute it, just leaning on her sister instead. "When we were in that forest in Pallanth, looking for the Fourth Resort, it was being guarded by a wizard with powers over time..."
[22:51] <Alicia> "I don't know if such things are possible, but it seemed real, and he was able to see past the protections of the Ring of Eternal Celerity, so perhaps they were, for him... He tried to convince us to give up before we faced him."
[22:52] <Kotono> "Go on," Jessica holds Alicia closer, "What did he do?"
[22:53] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Dawnhope flutters in, a bit wide eyed. He doesn't say a word, but settles in besides Alicia, gnawing on a bit of bread.
[22:53] <Alicia> "He offered to send me back, to before Hans and Felix were killed... so I could stop it from happening," Alicia explains as Marie settles on her lap. "Even showed me what would've happened if I'd been there at the time..."
[22:54] <Kotono> "Oh Alicia..." Bowing her head as she goes quiet for a few moments, "You're beating yourself up inside over it, aren't you?" Jessica whispers to her, "Did he torment you with that?"
[22:56] <Alicia> "I refused, obviously..." Alicia leans on Jessica as she haltingly speaks. "I couldn't, I just... I didn't know if it was even real, what if it was just some trick to trap me in a fake illusion? But..." she clenches her fists, "I don't think he was lying... even at the time I didn't think that."
[22:58] <Kotono> "So?" Jessica smiles, "The past is the past. It's about living in the now and the future. Even if you ran off into that dream, what about us? You're my sister and I need you. Antenora thinks the world ofyou and she needs you. Everyone in the city thinks you're nearly a Goddess and they want and need you. I know you can't compare it to that, but...you can't go back and dwell on the past forever, can you?"
[22:58] <Kotono> .you can't go back and dwell on the past forever, can you?"
[23:00] <Kotono> "I don't really follow all of this," Dawnhope speaks up, "But I'm really glad you were here to get me out of that Hall, instead off in some illusion or whatever it was!"
06[23:04] * Alicia snorts. "Either way I'm abandoning someone... you're right, I'd have regretted leaving this life behind." Massaging her forehead, she goes on, "It's just... it's a choice no one should have to make, it's like they were dying all over again..." She barely even notices Dawnhope's return, so wrapped up in her angst.
[23:05] <Kotono> "It wasn't, but you made it. Don't let the guilt from it ruin what you chose, okay?" Jessica smiles brighter, "If you need to feel sad, do that. If you need to cry, do that. But mourn and move on."
[23:06] <Kotono> "Alternately, get it out of your system by having a lot of wild fun? Live in the moment for a little while?" Dawnhope continues, between bites of bread.
[23:07] <Kotono> Almost laughing, "That comes later, but yes, it's a part of things. I think. I'm usually pretty happy."
[23:07] <Kotono> OOC: Gah.
[23:07] <Kotono> Almost laughing, "That comes later, but yes, it's a part of things. I think. I'm usually pretty happy." Jessica looks to Dawnhope and then Alicia, trying not to smile. "That's how it goes in books."
[23:08] <Alicia> Nodding to her sister, Alicia does sniffle just a little, but tears don't flow - her eyes are still somewhat dry from crying away all that poison clogging them earlier, anyway. Deciding to change the subject, she looks at the new eladrin, "You and Antenora didn't get along, I take it?" she asks, putting on a smile.
[23:08] <Kotono> "I think she wanted to be alone, um..." Looking down, "I won't repeat what she said, but it was really rude. Sure, I might taste good with garlic, but I'd rather have someone my size find that out!"
[23:09] <Kotono> Keeping Alicia close to her, "Yes, she may not be feeling social. She's running cold today, it happens." Jessica's smile tones down, lips relaxing. "Catch her in a better mood later."
[23:10] <Alicia> Marie and Alicia both snicker at Dawnhope's joke, although Alicia asks, "Is she mad I didn't bring her along earlier today?"
[23:10] <Kotono> "I don't know," Dawnhope shrugs. "I didn't ask."
[23:11] <Kotono> Jessica shrugs again, "I don't know, either. I've been either ar Roald's or in the kitchen today. I said hello to her this morning, that was it."
[23:13] <Alicia> "I'll go talk to her," Alicia decides, lifting herself up to her feet. "Since you've all gotten me to talk about what's bothering me I might as well pay it forward."
[23:14] <Kotono> "Right," Jessica smiles brightly now, "Come back when you're done."
06[23:15] * Alicia nods, snagging up a slice of bread and chewing on it as she heads out the back.
[23:15] <Kotono> You find Antenora outside. She's staring off into the sky, secluded in the shadows of the house and the fence.
06[23:17] * Alicia goes to lean on the fence near Antenora. "What's wrong?" she asks bluntly before kicking herself. She normally does far better, but she's still not firing on all mental cylinders. Oh well, maybe direct will work?
[23:18] <Kotono> Antenora doesn't turn to look at Alicia, though her arms cross over her chest. "You could have taken me with you, you know. Instead of going with how many people into a fortified stronghold in Hell?"
[23:22] <Alicia> "I wanted to sneak in and out without them having a clue, not fight a mass battle," Alicia explains. "Next time - and there will be a next time - I'll want you there, since I won't pull the same trick twice."
[23:22] <Alicia> She steps closer, putting a hand on Antenora's shoulder, "And there's no one I'd rather have at my side in a real fight," she concludes. At least her sincere charm hasn't been hampered by her fuzzy thinking.
[23:24] <Kotono> "Alicia, what happened if you made a mistake? What happens if a devil got in a lucky shot?" Not reacting ot the touch at all, "If I'm there, at least I can die happy knowing that I did everything I could to prevent it. If you'd fallen and vanished deep into the Pit, I'd never live it down. Never."
06[23:28] * Alicia frowns at that. "You might be happy with some grand storybook sacrifice, but not me," she retorts, hand dropping away. "Having us both die isn't any better than one of us dying just because it suits some noble ideal. If I had died down there I'd be a lot happier knowing that you were safe than knowing that I'd damned us both."
[23:29] <Kotono> "Do you think they'd just let you die down there?" Antenora stiffens up again, "You'd be LUCKY if all that happened is that you were on display in that damned Hall. Martinet...he'd have the powre to make sure you end up in Nessus instead of passing on, or his master would. Dammit, do you think your soul is something to gamble so uncaringly?"
[23:33] <Alicia> That actually stings. "It's not a gamble," Alicia replies fiercely. "You've been right here, Antenora - you were there when we went to study the defences, you've seen me working on new spells specifically so I could pull this off, you know I've bought magic items specifically for how they'd be used in this one goal!
[23:33] <Alicia> "This was built upon months of work and preparation, not some... whimsical dart toss!" she honestly looks quite aggrieved, feelings showing plain on her face. "You can call it a risk, but don't you dare say that it was some half-assed scheme I pulled out of my ass and rode through on luck alone!"
03[23:34] * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
[23:43] <Kotono> "There's still chances! You saw how tightly that new caretaker had things set! There's no way at all it was going to be easy and you know it!" Snapping back now, whirling to turn with eyes and a face locked in a furious grimace, "It was a risk you didn't have to take! You KNOW oblivion is the best you can pray for if they beat you there! Even as strong as all we are, do you think we can save you from the depths of the Pit? Even if we did, b
[23:43] <Kotono>  Even as strong as all we are, do you think we can save you from the depths of the Pit? Even if we did, by then, there might not be anything left worth saving!"
[23:47] <Ebiris> "You're wrong, Antenora," Alicia replies tightly. "I had to take it. It doesn't matter what defences they have or how badly they can hurt me, that place is an abomination, and I won't rest until every damned soul is freed from it!" she insists passionately. "This life isn't easy, but it's what I chose!"

[Corwin]

[20:10] <HelicopterKo> <Alicia> "This was built upon months of work and preparation, not some... whimsical dart toss!" she honestly looks quite aggrieved, feelings showing plain on her face. "You can call it a risk, but don't you dare say that it was some half-assed scheme I pulled out of my ass and rode through on luck alone!"
[20:10] <HelicopterKo> * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
[20:10] <HelicopterKo> > "There's still chances! You saw how tightly that new caretaker had things set! There's no way at all it was going to be easy and you know it!" Snapping back now, whirling to turn with eyes and a face locked in a furious grimace, "It was a risk you didn't have to take! You KNOW oblivion is the best you can pray for if they beat you there! Even as strong as all we are, do you think we can save you from the depths of the Pit? Even if w
[20:11] <HelicopterKo> >  Even as strong as all we are, do you think we can save you from the depths of the Pit? Even if we did, by then, there might not be anything left worth saving!"
[20:11] <HelicopterKo> <Ebiris> "You're wrong, Antenora," Alicia replies tightly. "I had to take it. It doesn't matter what defences they have or how badly they can hurt me, that place is an abomination, and I won't rest until every damned soul is freed from it!" she insists passionately. "This life isn't easy, but it's what I chose!"
[20:12] <HelicopterKo> "Not like that!" Antenora's voice rises several octaves, becoming a near shout. "You don't need to go into Baator by yourself! How many have gone in and never come back! Do you want to be one, Alicia? DO YOU? You chose this life, but like hell if you have to go it alone!"
[20:17] <HelicopterKo> *decibels
06[20:20] * Alicia flinches a bit both at the volume and content of Antenora's speech. "Of course I don't want that!" she insists. "But It's a managable risk - I wasn't just jumping in half-cocked, I went in there with a plan that minimised the danger as much as possible. If I was bringing along others, the risk would've increased beyond my ability to easily cover."
[20:23] <HelicopterKo> "Then don't leave me next time!" Antenora steps forward. "Alicia,  no matter how much you minimise it, the danger is always going to be real. Please, for everyone's sake," Looking away and lowering her voice, before breathing in and out with shaking shoulders, "Do you want Jessica crying at your grave?"
[20:29] <Alicia> Such emotional blackmail! Oddly, Alicia is proud in some small respect that Antenora's developed her conversational skills thus far. Not too fun being on the receiving end, though. "I can promise that, at least," she allows, "Since next time will require a completely different approach. Look..." she turns around to lean on the wall next to the erinyes,
[20:29] <Alicia> "It's not that I don't appreciate your concern, really, don't take it that way. But I worked really hard on this, for a long time, and you need to have some respect for my planning skills."
[20:32] <HelicopterKo> "Alicia, I have all the respect in the world for your skill." With a grim smile, "I have as much respect for what Hell will do if they get a clean shot at you on in Hell." Wiping at an eye a moment, "Alicia...just don't make any plans alone again. Two stand a fighting chance even if something happens to you."
[20:36] <Alicia> It may be a hard promise to keep, but she just sounds so desperate... Alicia can't withstand it. "Alright, I won't," she relents. "Anyway, now that we've cleared that up, I think I'll finish dinner then turn in early. Even if none of them managed to scratch me, I did wear myself out quite badly."
[20:38] <HelicopterKo> Antenora smiles ever so slightly. "Thank you." With slumping posture and shoulders, "Take care of yourself. Don't get so wrapped up in doing the right thing that you lose track of that. You'll do more if you're steady for a year than you'll do in a week of frenzy."
06[20:41] * Alicia chuckles, a melancholy sound. "Reminds me of that story I used to tell Felix, about the tortoise and the hare," she admits. "Anyway, do you want to join us for dinner before I turn in?"
[20:42] <HelicopterKo> "N-" Antenora starts, before she cuts herself off. Instead, "Yes, let's go have dinner. No matter what, we should celebrate a success."
06[20:43] * Alicia rewards the erinyes with a beaming smile, before leading her back in to join the others.
[20:45] <HelicopterKo> "By the way," Antenora falls in step with Alicia, pausing. "Another one? Really?"
06[20:47] * Alicia has the good grace to blush. "She was one of the ones that Beth and I released the first time, but was 'killed' when Agares struck me down. Felt like I owed her, since it only happened because she was trying to protect me."
[20:49] <HelicopterKo> "Ah. Still...aren't there any cute lantern archons out there?" With an overdrawn sigh, "I think they're cuter the coure, anyway."
[20:50] <Alicia> "Certainly more innocent," Alicia is compelled to agree.
[20:52] <HelicopterKo> "Yes," Rubbing her forehead, "I do wonder if Marie ist just a bad seed, though."
06[20:53] * Alicia recalls Dawnhope's blunt comment after her conversation with Antenora. "No... if anything I might think she's more reserved than is typical for her type."
[20:54] <HelicopterKo> Antenora stops cold, rubbing her temple slowly. "You know...nevermind. Let's just go and hope you're wrong."
[20:57] <Alicia> "It makes sense when you think about it," Alicia continues undeterred. "She says she used to work for an archon before me, and she lives on a less chaotic plane of existence..."
[20:57] <HelicopterKo> "You know what?" Antenora stops in front of the door inside, "How about we go have dinner somewhere else? I'll treat you."
[21:01] <Alicia> "Oh, come on!" Alicia pats Antenora on the back, "Didn't you have fun in Arvandor? I know you can get along well with them when you let yourself relax!"
[21:02] <HelicopterKo> "I'd rather have funw ith just you," Antenora mutters, going to open the door as she slumps down.
[21:04] <Alicia> "We'll go do something fun together tomorrow, promise!" Alicia assures the grumpy erinyes as they finally rejoin her sister and the two coure.
[21:09] <HelicopterKo> "I'll hold you to that," Antenora says, as the two go in to meet the bridages of cute pixie chaos.
[21:09] <HelicopterKo> ---
[21:09] <Alicia> roll 1d4
06[21:09] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4 and gets 4." [1d4=4]
[22:00] <HelicopterKo> ---
[22:00] <HelicopterKo> OOC: Going to go anywhere in particular, or just walk and think randomly?
[22:01] <Demedais> OOC: Demedais did have plans but that dashed his mood badly, so... From the top of the summit in any direction, is there any city-like area or set of houses?
[22:03] <HelicopterKo> Demedais takes to wandering down the mountain. It is an easy walk, his body spry despite the turmoil in his heart. He walks for a time, looking about. Amid them, one place stands out. It's a plain little house tucked against the side of the cliff. A chimney emits gentle white smoke.
06[22:05] * Demedais strays toward the house, aiming to see if there is anyone actively willing to talk there.
[22:09] <HelicopterKo> The door to the house is open. Demedais can smell food cooking. Garlic and onions and other such things, as well as cheese. A middle aged man in chain mail and a tunic sits just inside, propped up against a wall, his chair at an angle.
06[22:09] * Demedais knocks on the door. "Ah... excuse me."
[22:10] <HelicopterKo> The man looks up, black haired and clean shaven. "Yes?" He asks, "You're welcome to come in and take a load off your legs."
[22:11] <Demedais> "...thank you." Demedais replies, stepping in. "I'm sorry to intrude, but..."
[22:12] <Demedais> "Oh. Demedais." Demedais adds as an afterthought.
[22:12] <HelicopterKo> "It's fine. Company's a reason to celebrate, not apologize." He stands up, his chair clattering back into place. He goes over to Demedais, "Let me get you something to eat. Oh, and Crega."
[22:13] <Demedais> "...Thanks, Crega." Demedais smiles as best he can.
[22:16] <HelicopterKo> Going and getting a ladle, a thick stew of cheese and broth is poured. It smells like garlic and onions, a pale white color. "It's rich, but I figure, you're in Martyrdom. Enjoy what you can here."
[22:17] <Demedais> "Heh. I'm but a visitor here..." Demedais shakes his head as he accepts the bowl. "Forgive the bizarreness of this question, but what Gods reign here?"
[22:19] <HelicopterKo> "Ilmater does, though it is part of the House of the Triad in Arcadia, so all those of the Triad hold special dominion here." Sitting opposite Demedais, "You don't really look like the noraml sort here, either."
06[22:20] * Demedais nods slightly. "I'm not, no. And what Gods reside within Arcadia?"
[22:21] <Demedais> A pause. "Sorry for being indirect, but... I'll explain in a minute. Right now, I'm just trying to build a frame of reference from which I can explain."
[22:22] <HelicopterKo> "Arcadia is mainly dominated by the House of the Triad," he goes on, "I understand. The House of the Triad is Ilmater, Helm, Tyr, though there's also Siamorphe."
[22:23] <Demedais> roll 1d20+14 K:R Siamorphe if applicable
06[22:23] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+14 K:R Siamorphe if applicable and gets 22." [1d20=8]
[22:26] <Demedais> "I see." Demedais says, sipping the soup a bit. "Excellent. Thank you... Ah. Part of the reason I ask is because for a long time, our world was... much like a sealed jar. Nothing went in or out, effectively. I have heard that Torm no longer resides here - that does not surprise me. But... what has happened to the void that he has left?"
[22:29] <HelicopterKo> "Well," Leaning back, "I haven't really followed that all that much. I hear Helm's more active these days. But he's the God of Duty and covered some of those matters already."
06[22:31] * Demedais nods slightly, before inclining his head in thought. "... I see. I suppose my next question is clear, and yet I still feel like it is not my time to venture there..."
[22:32] <HelicopterKo> "Venture where," Crega inquires, raising an eyebrow.
[22:34] <Demedais> "Toward where Helm resides. ...in my world, I am a paladin and sworn follower of Helm, and perhaps his greatest agent amongst men, though I cannot state that with certainty, as much the world is still unknown to us. But... much has happened, and we have an unclear view of what has happened, there." Demedais replies.
[22:36] <HelicopterKo> "Naturally, you want to go to him," The man says as he listens. "Why are you in Martyrdom, then?"
[22:38] <Demedais> "...One day, a man came to our temple with an unnatural illness. I sought to cure him, but all my talents, and that of a comrade, were of no avail. Upon learning that this was caused by a devil of immense power, I brought him here in the hope that he could be healed. I am here today, visiting." Demedais says, eyes closing halfway through.
[22:38] <HelicopterKo> "If anywhere can, it's here," Crega nods approval. "How is he doing?"
[22:39] <Demedais> "They need the blood of a saint related to him to cure it."
[22:40] <HelicopterKo> "That's...." Trailing off, "That's utterly insane."
[22:40] <Demedais> "Heh." Demedais grins. "That was my reaction."
[22:41] <Demedais> "I was an oprhan, raised and adopted by the Temple of Helm... when I was eighteen, I swore to protect any who came under my roof, and do what I could. He is no exception. Indeed... he's perhaps the embodiment of my oath, in more ways than one."
03[22:41] * Demedais is now known as taifk
Session Time: Fri Apr 10 00:00:00 2009
03[00:03] * taifk is now known as Demedais
[00:04] <HelicopterKo> ---
[00:04] <HelicopterKo> OOC: STreerike that.
[00:05] <HelicopterKo> "I see, I see," Leaning back in his chair again, making the back of it wobble, "You sound like a good person. Protecting everyone who comes to you and being the lead servant of Helm on your world? If that's not a saint, surely it's close?"
[00:07] <Demedais> "...Haven't always been able to protect everyone." Demedais says, thinking on Shamal. "That, and... there are other issues there. Though..." (More)
[00:10] <Demedais> "The devil, the one that inflicted this, was doing so to try and strike at me, to undermine my confidence. He's been pursuing myself and a group of friends for a while now. ... His use of the man with the illness was to taunt me. Without any other recourse, I brought him here to be mended. It was just a few days ago... when I learned..."
[00:14] <HelicopterKo> "You learned that...?" Crega presses, "What did you learn?"
06[00:16] * Demedais is silent for a moment. "I was tested by an opponent of immense talent, who subjected everyone in our group to an individual temptation. Mine... sent me back to the moment I was left on the doorstep, and offered me the chance to live with my birth parents instead." Demedais chuckled. "The tempter approached it badly, but ... he was able to show me something. The faces of my birth parents."
[00:16] <Demedais> "My mother was a very beautiful woman, so clearly I didn't take after her in any way. My father... was the man I brought here for treatment."
[00:17] <HelicopterKo> "You are-" Crega stops there, "...That explains it all."
[00:20] <Demedais> "Yes." Demedais nods. "But... I suspect I do not qualify for sainthood as it stands. Call it a hunch, but... the Helm I devoted myself to was the Helm of many years ago. I have absolutely no hesitation in following the truth of Helm's teachings now, but... in my world, the truth is only beginning to be known. Even I..." A shake of the head.
[00:21] <HelicopterKo> "You're uncertain." Crega says after a few more moments, "You doubt yourself?"
[00:26] <Demedais> "...In part, yes." Demedais says after a moment, closing his eyes. "I have dedicated, and will continue to dedicate all I am to Helm. Yet I have also sworn to protect and save all those I can... The fact that he is my father... Truth be told, that's only relevant so far as it puts me as perhaps the only person who can help him."
[00:29] <HelicopterKo> "Did the devil who did this know he was your father?" Crega asks as he focuses his eyes on Demedais. They are deep, long eyes, ones that meet his but are difficult for Demedais to look back into.
06[00:30] * Demedais still makes the effort to match Crega's stare. "Given he tempted me first with finding out who my father was, I certainly believe so."
[00:31] <HelicopterKo> It's really hard. Yet as hard as it is, Demedais feels enthralled by that gaze, fascinated by something in it. "Does he know you well? Does he know of any indecision you may hold on these matters?"
[00:33] <Demedais> "He knows everyone in my group well, and seems hideously well-informed. Given this, he probably could figure out that I had for a while felt like I should try to find him, though I had no good way of doing so and as such let the issue rest."
[00:35] <HelicopterKo> "I suspect that he tries to force your hand. The only possible person who could save your father is you, according to what you say. But your heart is torn by indecision. Why this devil has chosen to give you this corundrum; does he seek to crack your strength of faith with an impossible choice?"
[00:39] <Demedais> "Or go to him crawling and begging for help. Which -isn't- happening, but..." Demedais shakes his head, before meeting Crega's eyes again. "...It is possible that that is what he seeks, but if so, he misaimed, for he gave me someone I can, in the end, find a way to do something for. He chose someone I could protect."
[00:40] <HelicopterKo> "I think you need to go to your father, then," Crega's gaze travels to the door. "PRotect him, however you can. That's your duty and your oath, isn't it?"
[00:42] <Demedais> "It is." Demedais nods slightly, standing. "Thank you very much, Crega." There is a slight smile on his lips. "It helped to sort this out and think this through."
[00:43] <HelicopterKo> "Listening it something anyone can do. Go to him. Go to your father that you just found. Don't waste any more time, Demedais."
06[00:43] * Demedais nods slightly, bowing before departing and heading back up the hill.
[00:46] <HelicopterKo> The trip back is without incident and easy enough. The hill presents no problems; Demedais reaches Granta and Croger. Croger is still lying in the circles, Granta sitting besides him.
[00:47] <Demedais> "No change?" Demedais muses, kneeling as well.
[00:48] <HelicopterKo> "No. Alicia and Antneora went for food, they haven't returned yet." Granta replies. "HAve you soothed your inner thoughts?"
[00:50] <Demedais> "Mostly, yes. It has occurred to me that there is another thing I should do here, but... I believe I am calmer now. And good, Alicia likely needed the meal." Demedais replies.
[00:51] <HelicopterKo> "Have you made a decision yet?" Looking down to Croger once more, who still sleeps peacefully, "As his son, your words carry weight."
[00:54] <Demedais> "If Ilmater will listen to a paladin of Helm's plea, I am willing to try that." Demedais replies. "Regardless, there is no safe place on our native plane for him so long as Esthan roams there. Thusly, this is logically the best place for him while a cure is sought. And if it means my own blood as the only road... I am committed to protect those who have come to me."
[00:57] <HelicopterKo> "When you are ready, I will take you to petition Ilmater," Granta says. "HIs mercy is infinite. Surely he will not decline your request, though he may require a service for it to spread his ethos."
06[00:59] * Demedais nods to this. "I understand. And... I believe myself to be ready now." A look to Croger, before a silent nod again.
[01:00] <HelicopterKo> "Would you like to wait for the other two," she asks.
[01:01] <Demedais> "...heh. Yes." Demedais nods. "That'd be wise. My apologies."
[01:04] <HelicopterKo> Antenora and Alicia return about twenty minutes later. On the two returning, "Demedais wishes to petition Ilmater directly," Granta says.
[01:05] <Alicia> "Alright," Alicia nods after getting over her brief surprise. "Is there anything we can do to help?"
[01:06] <Demedais> "If you could stay with Croger in the event he awakens, it'd be much appreciated." Demedais nods, a slight smile on his face
[01:07] <HelicopterKo> "He shouldn't. The circle is devised to keep him asleep, for the ritual I had researched is easier with him asleep." Granta speaks, "You can wake him by moving him from the circle, should you desire."
[01:07] <Alicia> "We'll watch over him to keep him safe, at least," Alicia offers agreeably.
[01:08] <Demedais> "...Oh." Demedais pauses, before chuckling. "Makes more sense than what I was thinking. And... thank you, Alicia." Another smile to the two, before Demedais looks to Granta. "Please, lead on."
06[01:09] * Alicia gives Demedais a supportive smile. "Good luck."
[01:09] <Demedais> "Thank you." Demedais nods back to Alicia.
[01:12] <HelicopterKo> Demedais and Granta walk now, walking ahead. They walk deeper into the open air temple. It doesn't really seem to be long, the destination coming in sight in easy time and a short walk. Ahead is seven beautiful angels. They sing a song of martyrdom of soul soothing beauty, each unclad. Their bodies are perfection given form, yet they are marred. Little bleeding wounds cover them,  deformites all over. Yet...somehow they make them even
[01:13] <HelicopterKo> deformites all over. Yet...somehow they make them even more beautiful. It is impossible to look at them squarely, yet you can see the wounds and the magnificence they bestow. They stand in a wide square. In the center sits a single throne of rose thorns and blossoms, all bound together with red string.  "Go. Stand amid them and pray your request to Ilmater. The Crying God will hear."
[01:16] <Demedais> roll 1d20+14 K:R check here
06[01:16] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+14 K:R check here and gets 17." [1d20=3]
06[01:17] * Demedais inclines his head slightly. "Kneel in front of the throne, then?" he asks softly.
[01:18] <HelicopterKo> "Yes," Granta stands back.
06[01:21] * Demedais nods, and advances the appropriate distance slowly, before kneeling in front of the throne.
[01:22] <HelicopterKo> The angels sing louder at this. IT's like a cascade of purifying thought coming in contact with Demedais. He can see himself standing alone, the last man defending that must be defended. An impossible battle against hordes, yet he stands proud and true even as he is overwhelmed. Satisfaction and joy fills his heart.
[01:29] <Demedais> And just as quickly he wrenches his thoughts back to the task at hand, a mite embarrassed. "The Crying God, The One Who Endures... Ilmater, I, a mere soldier and follower of Helm, have come here to beseech you for your aid, and in your infinite mercy. My father, Croger, has been stricken by demonic illness far beyond my capacity for healing. He lies in your temple now, sleeping, under the care of your servant, Granta." (More)
[01:34] <Demedais> "I entreat thee, Crying God, to bless him with your tears and cleanse this illness; I pray to thee, One Who Endures, to remove this infernal curse from his spirit, mind and body; I request thee, Ilmater, to make him whole again. In this, I am at your mercy."
[01:40] <HelicopterKo> A single teardrop of blood comes from one of the thorns of the throne, falling onto Demedais' head. It vanishes on contact, yet the song around him reaches a chorus of praise.
06[01:40] * Demedais nods his understanding. "Thank you, Ilmater, for your mercy and understanding."
03[01:41] * HelicopterKo is now known as Kotono
[01:42] <Kotono> The angels resume their song, sweet as always.
[01:42] <Demedais> With that he stands, bows, and then walks respectfully backward ten paces before turning and leaving the circle, nodding to Granta with a warm smile. "Thank you. The ritual you've planned should work with my blood."
[01:43] <Kotono> "Let us hurry then," Granta quickens her pace. Thet wo return to Croger, Alicia and Antenora thereafter. Granta stands back, but is already speaking. "Onto his chest, Demedais," is all she says.
06[01:46] * Demedais nods as he also approaches. "How much will suffice?" he asks, taking off the Fourth Resort and drawing his sword enough to have the edge available for cutting himself with.
[01:46] <Kotono> "It should not be much, but I am not certain." Granta considers, "Start slow and add more as needed."
[01:46] <Kotono> Antenora raises an eyebrow at this, "Good luck, Demedais," she says, standing nearby.
06[01:47] * Demedais nods slightly, and kneeling over Croger's sleeping form, grips the blade of his sword with his hand, allowing the blood to flow onto Croger's chest!
06[01:47] * Alicia holds off on any questions since it sounds like they have things well in hand, simply standing back and observing.
[01:51] <Kotono> Threadsplitter runs red as Demedais slices his palm and hand open! Droplets of blood run down the blade, drizzling down onto Croger's chest! Each drop glows rose-red as it lands! Foul brimstone scented smoke rises up in retort, fading away in a few seconds. From his chest, as more blood falls, it emerges out! A long fang, expanding out as it reaches the air! It is several inches long and growing, wrapped in rose thorns and red string! For a
[01:51] <Kotono> It is several inches long and growing, wrapped in rose thorns and red string! For an instant, cracks run up and down the fang, before it shatters into brimstone that dissolves on touching the ground. OOC: Seven damage, Deme.
[01:52] <Demedais> "Is that all that is needed?" Demedais says, relenting for a moment.
[01:53] <Kotono> "It's done," Granta says with a smile. "I believe that he is saved now."
06[01:54] * Demedais nods slightly, healing himself just enough to staunch the bleeding as he steps out of the circle, also smiling softly.
[01:54] <Alicia> "That's wonderful!" Alicia claps her hands together once. "Congratulations, Demedais - you beat Esthan's sick game and saved your father."
[01:55] <Kotono> "Good. It took a lot, but it's one defeat for Esthan," Antenora says. "It's a step forward to sending him screaming back into Baator."
[01:55] <Demedais> "Heh." Demedais says, shaking his head. "Thank you, Granta. I owe you."
[01:56] <Kotono> "There are no thanks needed. Ilmater will provide for me, and his wisdom will bring it's own reward. This triumph is that reward." Approaching Croger, she begins to rub away the circles. "With this influence gone, he should awaken soon."
06[01:57] * Demedais nods his head slightly.
[01:58] <Kotono> "Would you like privacy with him," Granta asks after the circles are half smudged and wiped away.
[01:59] <Demedais> "... I would, for a few minutes." A wan smile to Alicia and Antenora. "I'm sorry, but one last time... We'll figure out our plans after this, alright?"
[02:00] <Alicia> "That's perfectly fine, Demedais, don't worry about it," Alicia assures him. "We'll be over there when you're ready," she points to the collection of cookfires she was at earlier.
[02:01] <Kotono> Antenora gets up, "I'll keep Alicia occupied," She chuckles, "We were having a wonderful time over there before. Come and get us when you're ready."
[02:02] <Demedais> "Alright." Demedais grins, before kneeling down next to Croger again. Though at Antenora's words, he almost pauses mid-kneel with an unreadable glance at the two.
06[02:02] * Alicia shrugs at Demedais giving her a funny look before she heads off.
[02:04] <Kotono> Antenora doesn't seem to notice, the two going off. Croger's starting to stir, moving his eyes a little.
06[02:05] * Demedais removes his armor's gauntlet and places his non-bloody hand on Croger's shoulder as he awakens, content to let him awaken at his own pace.
[02:06] <Kotono> Croger awakens a few moments later. His eyes open. He looks right into Demedais' eyes. "The hurt man said I'd be better when I woke up." His voice is relaxed and calm, "You're back, too."
[02:07] <Demedais> "I am. And yes, we believe you're well now." Demedais says, smiling.
[02:08] <Kotono> "Great. Demedais, I want to thank you. I thought I was going to die when I was traveling to Balmuria. I thought my time was up."
06[02:10] * Demedais shakes his head. "I... I made an oath when I was eighteen, to protect anyone that came to the temple looking for aid. So long as I have that capability..." A squeeze of Croger's shoulder. "I won't fail." His right hand - the cut one - is notably out of Croger's line of sight.
[02:12] <Kotono> "You didn't." Slowly starting to sit up, supporting himself each step of the way, "You're really a hero. I'd heard all the stories and bar tales, but this makes me appreciate it. You took me to the realms of the Gods to save me, just some random commoner who was sent to you by an enemy."
06[02:13] * Demedais shakes his head. "You came to me, you asked my protection. That was all that was needed. ...Though, I have a question."
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[02:14] <Kotono> "If I can answer it, I will," Croger says, "If I can do anything to repay you..."
[02:15] <Demedais> "...Don't worry about repayment." Demedais shakes his head. "When I came here this time, it was to find the final part of the cure for you. Did Granta tell you what she thought would be needed?"
[02:16] <Kotono> "A family member who was a saint, or Ilmater's aid," He answers, "Seeing as how I don't have any surviving family..." He shrugs. "Ilmater was very merciful to an old man."
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[02:16] <Demedais> "No surviving family? What happened to your wife, then?" Demedais replies.
[02:25] <Kotono> "She passed recently," he answers, "A brief illness...but she was old."
[02:26] <Demedais> "I see. And...Granta said you had one child?" Demedais asks kindly.
[02:27] <Kotono> "She did?" With a look of momentary surprise, "Yes, but we had to give him up when he was a baby."
[02:27] <Demedais> "Whom did you give him to?"
[02:28] <Kotono> "The T..." He stops there, utterly cold. His eyes widen as he tries to speak. Nothing coherent comes out, "D-Demedais, were you, were you raised by the Temple of Helm?"
06[02:32] * Demedais doesn't respond for a second, sitting back a bit as he kneels. "...only a little bit ago, I was adventuring with the rest of the Crimson Guard and allies, when each of us were singled out by the master of the place and tested... tempted. My temptation was... on a rainy day, a cloth over me. I pulled the cloth back... and saw a woman, one with soft brown hair..."

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[18:42] <Kotono> <Demedais> "I see. And...Granta said you had one child?" Demedais asks kindly.
[18:42] <Kotono> > "She did?" With a look of momentary surprise, "Yes, but we had to give him up when he was a baby."
[18:42] <Kotono> <Demedais> "Whom did you give him to?"
[18:42] <Kotono> > "The T..." He stops there, utterly cold. His eyes widen as he tries to speak. Nothing coherent comes out, "D-Demedais, were you, were you raised by the Temple of Helm?"
[18:42] <Kotono> * Demedais doesn't respond for a second, sitting back a bit as he kneels. "...only a little bit ago, I was adventuring with the rest of the Crimson Guard and allies, when each of us were singled out by the master of the place and tested... tempted. My temptation was... on a rainy day, a cloth over me. I pulled the cloth back... and saw a woman, one with soft brown hair..."
[18:44] <Kotono> "C.." He starts to speak again, but Croger's words can't seem to form. He simpl stares, slack jawed.
06[18:48] * Demedais bows his head. "He gave me the option to start over again, in that new, different time, with... with that family. ...I said no." Looking to Croger, "Because it would have meant abandoning my duty here, and... would have involved abandoning those I swore to protect. But before the vision ended... I saw my father, as well." (More)
[18:49] <Demedais> A slight pause, before Demedais chuckles. "I'm no saint... but by Ilmater's mercy..." With this he holds up his other hand, the cut still present but not bleeding. "...my blood still worked.
[18:52] <Kotono> Croger tries to speak again as his eyes take in Demedais' wounded hand. His words come for nothing, trying over and over to speak. "I...It's true then...Demedais?" He manages at last.
[18:53] <Demedais> "...given the list of evidence for it..." Demedais says softly. "I think so... Father."
[18:57] <Kotono> "Oh...My boy..." Croger embraces Demedais roughly, "I never thought I'd see you again!"
06[18:58] * Demedais returns the embrace happily. "Things... work out sometimes...!"
[19:00] <Kotono> "It must be fate. To find out that my son has become such a legendary hero and done all of this..." Croger says warmly.
[19:02] <Demedais> "Heh. I've still got a lot more to do..."
[19:05] <Kotono> "I do, too," Croger murmurs, "I wish your Mother had lived to see this day."
[19:06] <Demedais> "I'm sure she's happy, still." Demedais replies, shaking his head. "Unless she wanted a son that didn't beat up devils and demons for a living. Then there's an issue."
[19:08] <Kotono> "She'd be proud of you," He insists, "She never stopped wondering about you."
[19:10] <Demedais> "Heh." Demedais grins. "That's... good to hear." A final pat on the back, before he pulls out of the embrace a bit, looking to Croger. "All this said... Estahn
[19:10] <Demedais> "All this said... Esthan isn't likely to take this recovery of yours too well."
[19:12] <Kotono> "He's not human, is he?" Leaning back himself, "You said he was a fiend of some sort, a devil?"
[19:14] <Demedais> "A devil, who himself is immensely powerful, and has the aid of an even more powerful devil as his support." Demedais shakes his head. "Kinda bluntly, he likely divined that you were my father, and was thus going to use you to strike at me..."
[19:16] <Kotono> "I trusted him entirely. He passed himself off well," Croger grimances. "Do you think he'll try repeat the same thing?"
[19:19] <Demedais> "Not likely - and I don't blame you for trusting him. He's... very talented, at times. This being said, I wouldn't be too surprised if he tries to strike at you directly." Demedais replies. "Just to hammer the point home."
[19:21] <Kotono> Croger smiles a little there, "I was afraid of that, but...That hurt man...I saw a man covered in wounds in my dreams. He said that I'd recover and find wisdom here to guide others to mercy. That man, that was Ilmater, wasn't it?"
06[19:22] * Demedais nods. "Ilmater told me as well of this. Personally, I'm hardly opposed. Gives us time to eliminate Esthan as a threat... and perhaps after that you can see about spreading what you learn here in Balmuria?"
[19:23] <Kotono> "Yes, I want to. All of this, I wouldn't be here if not for Ilmater. I wouldn't have found out about you if not for him. Despite the pain he was in, he made sure I recovered. There has to be a lesson in that."
06[19:25] * Demedais nods. "Then that solves both issues there." A pause. "...on an unrelated note, do we have a family name?"
[19:26] <Kotono> "No. We've been commoners. Well enough off commoners, but still commoners. You, though...Demedais Dragonslayer, or Demedais Fiendbane? You certainly are famous enough to have a family name of your own now."
06[19:27] * Demedais chokes a bit. "Ah... heh. I'll figure something out, then. Main reason I ask is, well... I may bring my fiancee to see you."
[19:28] <Kotono> "Fiancee?" Widening his eyes, "I had wondered if perhaps the other woman I saw was with you, the black haired one. She was captivating."
[19:33] <Demedais> "Alicia? No. She's an ally in the Crimson Guard. And if you've heard tales of me, she's perhaps the unsung hero of sorts - she's managed to defeat foes that..." Demedais shakes his head with a grin.
03[19:34] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[19:34] <Kotono> "I've heard of her, but..." Stopping there. "Seeing her in person, well...you'd have been a very lucky man."
[19:35] <Demedais> "Heh. Perhaps, but I'm more than happy with Pollyanna." Demedais shakes his head.
[19:43] <Kotono> ---
[19:44] <Kotono> Okay Deme. Do you have any ranks in GI?
[19:44] <Demedais> OOC: Nope.
[19:44] <Kotono> OOC: Do you, Alicia? You're with him and can help if you'd like.
[19:45] <Alicia> Nothing better to do.
[19:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[19:45] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 32." [1d20=16]
[19:46] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Antenora will support
06[19:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Antenora will support and gets 16." [1d20=9]
[19:47] <Demedais> roll 1d20+4 Aid Another?!
06[19:47] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+4 Aid Another?! and gets 11." [1d20=7]
[19:51] <Kotono> One has to admit that it's really not that rotten a duty to draw. Spending time talking with the blessed, happy and the celestial is far from a trying task.  You find that there's not much in teh way of arcane magic being sold here. Healing magic is offered abundantly, as is all sorts of restorations and the like. Clerical magic in general can be found in a few places. There is one place to try, but it's apparently a crapshoot. A Mercane ho
[19:51] <Kotono>  but it's apparently a crapshoot. A Mercane holds a small shop a ways downhill of the open air temple to Ilmater. He tends to have odds and ends, as it's said he does business with a number of the travelers that come here.
[19:52] <Demedais> "Worth a shot?" Demedais shrugs after managing to disengage himself from a long talk about holy trees.
[19:52] <Alicia> "I've dealt with Mercane before," Alicia informs the group. "They're fair bargainers, but they just have what they trade for, not what they make - it's pot luck whether they have what we need, and that's some *serious* magic you're looking for, Demedais."
06[19:52] * Demedais nods. "Makes sense. We can inquire, at least."
[19:53] <Kotono> "It's possible we could also find something unrelated but useful there, if it is a matter of fortune," Antenora walks at Alicia's side. "If all else fails, perhaps Marie and I could visit Dweomerheart? If anywhere has those to buy, it would be there."
06[19:54] * Demedais shrugs and nods a bit. "Your call there."
[19:54] <Alicia> "Well, really it's yours - you're the one that wants this magic after all," Alicia replies as she leads the group towards the Mercane encampment.
[19:55] <Demedais> "Details." Demedais shakes his head. "But alright. Let's see if he's got anything."
[19:56] <Kotono> It takes an hour or two to walk down the Mercane's shop. It's an orderly four story house built into the side of the ever rising slope of Martyrdom. It's painted a faint blue color, standing out from the stone around it. A sign hanging just outside of the building says, 'Bang the door knocker to be admitted'.
06[19:57] * Demedais reads the sign, before using the door knocker on the door.
[19:59] <Kotono> The door knocker is shaped like a goblin's mouth, the iron half circle inside of it hitting the stone door hard! The sound is followed by the faint sound of footsteps, then the door being opened. Coming to the door is a blue skinned humanoid with sharp, long ears and wearing a dark blue robe with red accents. "Customers?"
[19:59] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[19:59] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 3." [1d100=3]
[20:00] <Demedais> "Yes." Demedais nods agreeably. "We've come looking for a few different items."
[20:02] <Kotono> The Mercane stands aside, looking over Demedais - well, more over his shoulder at Alicia and Antenora briefly, then his attention goes back lighting swift to Demedais. "Come in." Standing aside, you can see that a neatly organized shop lies ahead. Rows on rows of shelves of goods sit, each one neatly positioned. Signs about say things like 'Ask before you touch something! It's dangerous!', 'If you break it, that's considered purchasing it!'
[20:02] <Kotono> 'If you break it, that's considered purchasing it!' and 'Unless you're dying, keep walking if you're looking to buy healing.'
06[20:03] * Alicia gives the Mercane a brief smile, stepping inside and contenting herself with an idle look around the store while Demedais enquires about his needs.
[20:04] <Kotono> Antenora follows, and silently to Demedais and then Alicia, 'Be wary. His intellect is superhuman.'
06[20:05] * Demedais finds the signs somewhat amusing, stepping to a somewhat clear spot in the store as he lets Alicia and Antenora look around. "My apologies, but do you have any scrolls of Teleport Circle available?"
[20:06] <Kotono> Most of the goods are lined up on shelves. There's a fair few, ranging from wonderous items to scrolls to weapons and armor. Alicia could spent awhile looking if she likes. "Do be careful not to touch anything!" The Mercane raises his voice to Alicia, "Occasionally, there might be an unknowingly cursed item, ors omething that can discharged if improperly handled." Then, to Demedais, "Let me check. I think I have a scroll or two in of that c
[20:06] <Kotono> "Let me check. I think I have a scroll or two in of that circle. Maybe. Those are rare and quite precious." He goes to a little table in a corner, taking out a well torn book and flipping it's pages.
[20:06] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[20:06] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[20:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 49." [1d100=49]
06[20:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 90." [1d100=90]
[20:07] <Alicia> "Don't worry, I won't touch anything," Alicia confirms, just looking.
[20:08] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[20:08] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[20:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 91." [1d100=91]
06[20:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 50." [1d100=50]
[20:11] <Kotono> "Let's see...I have two in. A scroll of Meteor Swarm, which is wonderful if you want to cause extrodinary fiery harm to someone. I'm afraid it can't teleport you much. But...it's your lucky day. The other scroll happens to be Teleport Circle. Funny story, I bought it off an astral deva who insisted it was a scroll of Time Stop. It turns out that it had an illusion changing it to look like a scroll of Time Stop and not Teleportation Circle.
[20:11] <Kotono> a scroll of Time Stop and not Teleportation Circle. Why, I'll never understand." Meanwhile, Alicia looks about. Near her is a rusty cloth bag and a tan colored cloth bag.
06[20:13] * Alicia already has the last word in nondimensional storage on her person, so the magic bags don't interest her too much. Overhearing the Mercane she laughs under her breath at the serendipity of actually finding the beyond-mortal-magic desired on the first try.
[20:14] <Demedais> "Heh. It does seem rather serendipitous." Demedais muses. "Is the illusion still present on it?"
[20:16] <Kotono> "I dispelled it," He answers. "It can be yours for 5,000 gold or the equivalent in goods, gems or other methods of payment. I'm quite flexible."
[20:19] <Demedais> "I think I'll have to pay in gems and gold, as most magical good on me are things I use consistently. My apologies." Demedais says.
[20:27] <Kotono> "That will do," The Mercane says, going to get a scroll down from one shelf in particular.
06[20:28] * Demedais nods and withdraws the appropriate coinage and gem combination from his bag with a nod.
06[20:28] * Alicia drifts over towards Demedais while the Mercane is busy. "Have you thought about getting something to let you fly, Demedais?" she suggests.
[20:29] <Kotono> Antenora dutifully follows, "That is a consideration. Plus, flying is lovely and useful both."
[20:30] <Demedais> "I have, yes... perhaps this would be a good place to find something, you think?"
[20:30] <Alicia> "He seems to have a wide selection, no harm in asking," Alicia shrugs, after a brief glance at Antenora following her description.
06[20:31] * Demedais nods. "Fair enough. I'll wait until he's pulled the scroll down before asking."
[20:32] <Kotono> The scroll is brought over, wrapped in a little cloth cover. "You can examine it beforehand if you'd like," he says.
06[20:37] * Demedais accepts the scroll, glancing at it for a second. "I think I'll have to trust you on it, though I'm not afraid to do so. Arcane magic is not my area. On a side note, do you have any tools or items that would allow for flight?
06[20:37] * Alicia obligingly casts Detect Magic and takes a look at the scroll.
[20:37] <Alicia> roll 1d20+7
06[20:37] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+7 and gets 13." [1d20=6]
[20:38] <Alicia> "I'm afraid the spell is beyond me, but the power of magic on the scroll is consistent," Alicia offers.
06[20:39] * Demedais nods slightly. "Very well, then."
03[20:40] * Kotono is now known as Anastasia
[20:40] <Anastasia> "Ah," Clapping his hands together, "Will you be buying, then?"
[20:41] <Demedais> "The scroll, yes." Demedais nods. "Though perhaps we should wait until everyone's finished transactions and looking?"
[20:42] <Anastasia> "Is there anything else any of you are interested in?" The Mercane looks to all three.
06[20:43] * Alicia shakes her head. "Nothing I'm looking for, no," she affirms.
[20:44] <Demedais> "Um. If you have anything that would enable a form of flight...? Not a scroll, I can't cast those. I guess I'm looking along the lines of a ring or a tunic, or something in that vein."
[20:44] <Anastasia> "Let me check..." He paws through the book again.
[20:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 65." [1d100=65]
[20:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 85." [1d100=85]
[20:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
[20:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 91." [1d100=91]
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 18." [1d100=18]
[20:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
[20:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 26." [1d100=26]
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 21." [1d100=21]
[20:46] <Anastasia> "No, nothing in that vein. I do have a Serpentine Owl, but it's of limited use before it's magic fades." Closing up the book, "If you're staying in Martyrdom, I can have you notified if anything useful comes in."
[20:46] <Alicia> "We'll be leaving tomorrow," Alicia shakes her head, turning to Demedais. "Maybe ask Elle if she can make something?"
[20:47] <Demedais> "I'm afraid I'm not, no. We're looking to go back tomorrow. Thank you for checking, though." Demedais says, before nodding to Alicia. "Most likely option, yeah." With that he hands the appropriate amount of coins and gems over in a bag! "Thank you for the scroll."
[20:48] <Anastasia> "Good business with you," The Mercane takes the money and gems, looking them over.
[20:48] <Demedais> "And with you." Demedais nods slightly, looking to the other two. "Ready?"
06[20:49] * Alicia nods and heads out. "Do you have anything else you want to do while we're here, then?"
[20:50] <Demedais> "Not that I can think of, no. Is your ring recharged?" Demedais asks.
[20:51] <Anastasia> "I suppose we must return," Antenora says, "This is a pleasing realm to have visited."
[20:51] <Alicia> "Tomorrow at noon," Alicia reminds him.
[20:52] <Demedais> "Oh, right." Demedais mutters. "Sorry, staying awake near-constantly makes me forget usual timings.
[20:53] <Anastasia> "Are we going to do anything or just kill the time," Antenora looks between the two.
[20:53] <Alicia> "Well, if you've got nothing else you need to do, how about we just wander around until tomorrow?" Alicia suggests. "If our trip to Brightwater was any indication, we're sure to find something interesting here if we look for it."
06[20:55] * Demedais considers, before shrugging. "Sure, I'm game. When you guys need to rest, though, wouldn't mind staying at the Temple. ...Croger's gonna stay there for a while, at least."
[20:55] <Alicia> "I don't think you can get tired here," Alicia muses, starting off away from the Mercane's establishment in a random direction.
[20:56] <Demedais> "Maybe?" Demedais muses, following Alicia.
[20:57] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:57] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 70." [1d100=70]
[20:57] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:57] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 10." [1d100=10]
[20:57] <Anastasia> roll 1d100
06[20:57] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d100 and gets 72." [1d100=72]
[21:00] <Anastasia> The three end up wandering Marytrdom for awhile. While they see many a fascinating site and miraclous thing, nothing of extreme notice occurs doing this time. The next day winds around well enough, Alicia's ring recharged.
06[21:01] * Alicia slips the plane-shift ring onto her finger in exchange for the freedom of movement one. "Time to go," she announces, offering her hands to the others and then plane-shifting them back to Balmuria!
[21:01] <Alicia> roll 5d100
06[21:01] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5d100 and gets 341." [5d100=6, 82, 95, 84, 74]
[21:01] <Alicia> roll 1d9
06[21:01] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d9 and gets 5." [1d9=5]
[21:03] <Anastasia> Woosh! The three appear in rugged mountains! The sun is distant and cloud covered. Around you, you see high ountain ridges, the party stnading on a little slope. In the distance, one can spot skittering, crackling lizards scurrying away.
06[21:03] * Alicia doesn't linger, instead teleporting the group to her house!
[21:03] <Alicia> roll 1d100
06[21:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 and gets 79." [1d100=79]
[21:13] <Anastasia> ----
[21:17] <Anastasia> Home. Rest. Alicia gets a good, long night's sleep in her bed. No troubles. No dreams of Abyssial maidens, no dreams of family lost, just a deep sleep that is oblivion until near dawn. Come morning, as Alicia rises, she can smell something. Something really good. It smells like fruits and milk and cream and honey.
06[21:18] * Alicia sniffs a bit, wondering who's been experimenting in the kitchen. Getting up and making her bed, she cleanses herself thoroughly with a magical scrub-down and ties up her hair, before getting dressed and following her nose...
[21:21] <Anastasia> In the kitchen, you find a Dawnhope fluttering about. She's setting the table, while Antenora carries a pot behind the eladrin, a resigned expression on her face and a sigh uttered. "Oh, good morning Alicia! Since neither of us sleeps much, I thought it would be good to do something nice for you."
[21:24] <Alicia> "It does smell nice," Alicia agrees, shooting a brief grin at Antenora as she goes to sit down. "How you talked Antenora into helping must be a story in itself, though..."
[21:25] <Anastasia> "I have my ways," Dawnhope sits down on the edge of the table, as Antenora turns away and goes to get something else. Giggling now, "It's a secret."
[21:27] <Alicia> "I guess Jessica's still sleeping... where's Marie, though?" Alicia asks. She can sense Marie's presence somewhere through the empathic link, but that doesn't give away too much information.
[21:34] <Anastasia> "She's out getting some flowers for the table setting," Dawnhope chirps.
06[21:36] * Alicia just shakes her head. "You really don't need to go to such trouble," she insists, smiling nonetheless. It is rather sweet.
[21:38] <Anastasia> "You didn't need to risk your life to get me out of there," Dawnhope sing-songs back, "But I'm free and I can do this for you!"
[21:41] <Alicia> "A fair point," Alicia admits as Marie flutters in and deposits a small basket of crysanthenum's on the table.
[21:41] <Alicia> "Good morning!" the normally resident eladrin chirps, receiving the same greeting back from her master.
Session Close: Fri Apr 10 21:49:48 2009

Session Start: Fri Apr 10 21:49:48 2009
Session Ident: #evildunes
02[21:49] * Disconnected
02[21:50] * Attempting to rejoin channel #evildunes
03[21:50] * Rejoined channel #evildunes
03[21:50] * Topic is 'The Caretaker>Gelugons>Alicia=3 gelugons'
03[21:50] * Set by Kotono on Wed Apr 08 00:19:26
[21:51] <Anastasia> "She seems devoted to you," Going to get some more spoons, fluttering int he air all the while, "How do you get through to a fiend, anyway? Magic?"
[21:54] <Alicia> "Well, it partly helped that she was already something of a rogue when I met her, although she perhaps hoped that bringing me in would help her return to Hell in triumph," Alicia begins.
[21:54] <Alicia> "In the time we spent together I was able to persuade her that the baatezu approach to life is ultimately unfulfilling and self-defeating, although you should probably ask her herself exactly what made her change her mind."
[21:56] <Anastasia> "You did it with just words? Really? Do you have a gold tongue? Forget gold, maybe platinum." Hesitating int he air, Dawnhope doesn't advance. Meanwhile, Antenora returns with a face and puts it in the cente rof the table without comment again.
[21:59] <Alicia> Marie puts a few flowers into the vase while Alicia elects to take pity on the erinyes by suggesting something she might find more enjoyable, "Do you want to help me with training at the garrison today, Antenora?" she offers.

[Corwin]

[19:20] <Kotono> <Alicia> "Well, it partly helped that she was already something of a rogue when I met her, although she perhaps hoped that bringing me in would help her return to Hell in triumph," Alicia begins.
[19:20] <Kotono> <Alicia> "In the time we spent together I was able to persuade her that the baatezu approach to life is ultimately unfulfilling and self-defeating, although you should probably ask her herself exactly what made her change her mind."
[19:20] <Kotono> > "You did it with just words? Really? Do you have a gold tongue? Forget gold, maybe platinum." Hesitating int he air, Dawnhope doesn't advance. Meanwhile, Antenora returns with a face and puts it in the cente rof the table without comment again.
[19:20] <Kotono> <Alicia> Marie puts a few flowers into the vase while Alicia elects to take pity on the erinyes by suggesting something she might find more enjoyable, "Do you want to help me with training at the garrison today, Antenora?" she offers.
[19:21] <Kotono> "Certainly," Antenora's words come all too quickly. Amid that, a strange broth is poured in a bowl for Alicia. "Eat up!" Dawnhope says brightly.
06[19:23] * Alicia takes a spoon, digs up a scoop, and puts it in her mouth! Then, assuming no horrifying surprises, she swallows it!
[19:26] <Kotono> Alicia finds that it's quite good and worths wallowing. Kind of sweet and creamy at once. As everyone starts to eat, save Antenora, "You know, I flew around a bit and I got a lot of attention," Dawnhope says between tiny mouthfuls. "But it was like surprise was tempered by it being expected now, like how one person said when I asked. Balmuria's had a lot of big events happen recently, and from the way people talk about you, you're one of th
[19:26] <Kotono>  and from the way people talk about you, you're one of the big players?"
[19:29] <Alicia> "Mmm, this is good," Alicia compliments the chef, having another spoonful before continuing the conversation. "Yes, when Marie first arrived I polymorphed her into an aasimar a lot to avoid attention, but by now people are quite used to coure flying around," she explains.
[19:32] <Kotono> "It's good! The people here all treat religion and magic and flying coure as something still new, but they're used ot it. It's really strange, so..." With a bright, bubbly smile, "I can teach people here. I also heard about shadows attacking and demons and worse. In light of that, you need someone to teach them how to be good, loving and happy."
[19:33] <Kotono> "You're being useful." Antenora observes, though her gaze is right on Marie. "I suppose you could laze around here if you wished, but going out and helping people is a far better use of your time."
[19:35] <Alicia> Marie's jaw drops at the blatant insult, too stunned even to speak.
06[19:35] * Alicia somehow ignores it, even though her familiar's indignation is felt loud and clear - she can speak for herself, after all. "Well, if that's what you want to do you'll have my full support," she offers approvingly.
[19:36] <Kotono> Antenora winces a little, "Too obvious?" she murmurs.
[19:38] <Kotono> Dawnhope eyes Antenora, but doesn't comment either. "There's a lot of interesting churches here. Mystra's not so bad. I'm not a big fan of old Helm, but Waukeen's fun. Still, there's no one to really have fun. No church to Lliira or Sune or even Sharess? Any big city needs those so people can unwind. I'll have to compensate."
[19:38] <Alicia> Marie just sniffs and turns her head away from Antenora, crossing her arms huffily. "I'm not even going to dignify you with a response."
[19:39] <Kotono> "I thought you'd have fun with Dawnhope, that's all," Antenora almost snaps, looking away as well, then burying her face in her hand.
[19:40] <Kotono> "Less venom, maybe?" Dawnhope wavers a hand back and forth.
[19:41] <Alicia> "Settle down, you two," Alicia waves her hand between Marie and Antenora, before addressing Dawnhope. "I wouldn't say Mystra isn't fun, but I can see the merit in Sune, Lliira, and Sharess's messages. I suppose Balmuria's somewhat choked with competing religions already, though, so it might be hard to squeeze in."
[19:43] <Kotono> "Well, I'm not planning to preach for them as much as the themes they embody." Dawnhope flutters up from her food now, "I need to check out the temple of Waukeen and see exactly which way they lean. Seira sounded pretty sensible, but some temples of Waukeen can be rougher."
[19:44] <Alicia> "I've met some who were pretty cut-throat, but the one in Balmuria seems fairly gentle," Alicia agrees, continuing to work away on her breakfast. "Anyway, whatever you can do to spread love and joy around will surely be well received," she beams at the little eladrin.
[19:45] <Kotono> "Right. Waukeen's nice, but she's still ultimately about the money. Oh well." Fluttering a little more, "See you three around!"
[19:48] <Alicia> "Watch out for crazy Tormites!" Marie calls after her.
[19:48] <Kotono> Getting up, "How about we get going then," Antenora says, looking ahead at the door.
06[19:50] * Alicia gets up and clears the table, leaving the dishes aside to be cleaned later. "I'll just get my armour and sword first," she nods.
[19:50] <Alicia> "I'll come too!" Marie offers sweetly. "Don't want anyone thinking I'm lazy, after all!"
[20:00] <Kotono> They day begins to unfold like any other. Training goes well in the morning, Alicia's charges showing slow, steady improvement over the time she's trained them. Breaking up for the noon meal and a short break, the trio begins to walk away from the garrison training yard.  But just as you do, a private approaches, saluting. "Sir," he begins, "Commander Oberuth requests your presence, sir."
06[20:01] * Alicia gets up and returns the salute. "Where will I find him, private?"
[20:02] <Kotono> "In the general briefing room, sir," he salutes a second itme.
[20:02] <Alicia> "Alright, I'll be there presently. Thank you," Alicia dismisses the man before turning to Marie and Antenora. "Wait here, you two? I'll be back shortly," she tells them before heading off.
[20:04] <Kotono> "Sure," Antenora says, as she heads along. Finding Commander Oberuth in the briefing room, you find a familiar face with him. Darryl's look brings back flashes of Erenholm and the dead, empty village that was left behind in the wake of tragedy. He now wears leather armor and has a heavy pack on the floor besides him. He stands as Alicia enters. "Alicia," Commander Oberuth's gaze is on her, "One of the Erenholm survivors wanted to talk to yo
[20:04] <Kotono> "Alicia," Commander Oberuth's gaze is on her, "One of the Erenholm survivors wanted to talk to you."
[20:06] <Alicia> "Ah," Alicia pauses for a moment as she calls up the man's name from the vault of her memory, "Darryl, right? You didn't have to go through the Commander - you could have just visited me at home," she offers kindly. "What can I do for you?"
[20:08] <Kotono> "I didn't want to impose. I wanted to thank you again, forI feel I won't return to the United Baronies. At least not for a long time. There's also the matter of what I'll be doing, and I wanted you to know. Ever since this happened, I haven't been able to forgive or forget what the Sharrans did to Erenholm."
06[20:09] * Alicia nods understandingly, not blaming him at all for feeling that way. "Go on."
[20:10] <Kotono> "I realize that these times are changing. With all the religious revivals, there may be other Erenholms. Other pointless sacrifices to Shar. I...I can't allow that." Looking down, hand on the hilt of a shortsword belted to his side, "I've decided what I want to do with the rest of my life now."
06[20:11] * Alicia has a good idea, but prefers not to state any conclusions. "What will you do, Darryl?"
[20:12] <Kotono> "Hunt them. If even another single Sharran appears anywhere I can reach, I'll kill them." He draws his shortsword out, then a dagger with his other hand. "I want you to see that by my most sacred vow, these weapons will run red with the blood of anyone who bows to that abomination of a Goddess."
[20:17] <Alicia> "Living for vengeance is a sad thing indeed, Darryl," Alicia begins, before shaking her head, "But one I understand all too well. And regardless, by opposing their ilk you'll be protecting others from their future depredations, which is laudable in itself. Just... be careful that you do not find yourself adopting their ways to fight them - that would be handing her a victory like none other."
[20:18] <Kotono> "I'll never become like them," Darryl's voice has a hint of winter in it as he sheathes his blades. "I swear that to you."
[20:18] <Kotono> "Alicia's words are wise. Hunt them, but remember that you're not a cold blooded killer like them. When you have to kill, kill for the right reasons. Kill to protect others, not to satisify an endless emptiness in you."
[20:21] <Alicia> "Have you ever killed a thinking being before, Darryl?" Alicia asks, curious on that point.
[20:22] <Kotono> "No." Admitting this as he locks eyes with Alicia, "When the time comes, I will."
[20:26] <Alicia> "It's a shame that this tragedy would turn you into a killer, but," Alicia shrugs, "Speaking as a killer like few the world has seen, it's not my place to judge. You have your reasons and I respect that this is a decision you've made after many months to consider, rather than a spur of the moment choice."
[20:26] <Alicia> She cocks her head to the side, studying the man intently, "My last concern is whether your skills are up to the task you've set before yourself."
[20:27] <Kotono> "I've begun to train hard and well," he says, "Using both of these at the same time to efficiently eviserate my foes."
[20:29] <Alicia> "The two-bladed style is a very difficult one to master, though it's also one that I have learned in my time..." Alicia takes on a speculative tone. "Perhaps I might be able to provide you with a few pointers before you set off?"
[20:31] <Kotono> "Before you say anything rash, if that's what you're thinking, I was going to have the garrison assemble you travel supplies and a small donation of traveling money," Commander Oberuth now looks Darryl over carefully, "This would compliment this gift. Going to stop Shar's schemes is admirable, but do so when you're fully prepared."
[20:33] <Kotono> After listening to both, "I don't want to dally forever, but I know your offer is a good one. Thank you, ma'am, I accept."
[20:35] <Alicia> "There's little point running off without a plan, either," Alicia notes. "But there are other dangers to the people besides cultists, and perhaps you might put an end to them on your travels if you're so inclined. Lets step outside so I can properly gauge your skills?"
[20:47] <Kotono> Darryl follows Alicia out, back to the yard where Antenora and Marie wait. Antenora hangs back and watches, while Darryl looks about, "Are there practice weapons, or will we use our real ones?"
[20:49] <Alicia> "Practice weapons," Alicia confirms, going to one of the weapon-racks and picking out two short swords for herself and a short sword and dagger for Darryl, all with appropriately dulled edges. Handing over the weapons, she gives him a moment to get a feel for them as she steps back.
[20:49] <Alicia> "Now, lets spar so I can see what you can do already, then we'll see what advice I can give you," she offers, bringing up her weapons with one high and one low to guard herself.
[20:54] <Kotono> OOC: Basically just going to be trying to figure out how good he is?
[20:55] <Alicia> OOC: yeah, just light sparring I'm not looking to start a proper fight
[21:01] <Kotono> An hour of sparringa nd duelling commenses! Darryl is soild but not great. He knows what he's doing and for a normal person he's capable of defending himself. He's not anywhere close to your league.
06[21:06] * Alicia gives him advice throughout, not just on basics like how to best hold his weapons and what strikes to use, but also useful tactics about positioning and accepting risks to get in hits to disarm or trip an otherwise difficult foe.
[21:06] <Alicia> In conclusion, "There's more I could teach, but you have the basics established and there's no better teacher than genuine experience in a real battle. If you pick your battles properly you could go far," she encourages him.
[21:12] <Kotono> Taking a moment to rest before getting up, "Thank you." he says, "I'll remember what you taught me and repay it ten fold to the Sharrans."
[21:13] <Alicia> "So where will you be going first?" Alicia asks, wondering if he has any leads.
[21:15] <Kotono> "Malmuth. It's a large empire and it's recently lost something. From what I've studied about Sharran rituals, this appeals to them." Brushing himself off, "From there, I'll see what I've found and how I feel."
[21:18] <Alicia> "As good a direction as any," Alicia agrees. "One last piece of advice then; there's only so much a person can do alone."
[21:18] <Alicia> "You'll be hunting those who delight in striking from the shadows and going after you at your weakest. Having someone to watch your back out there can be more important than any skill with a blade - keep an eye out for those sympathetic to your cause for any help they can offer." Plus it helps to keep you more grounded and less crazed with vengeance, but no need to belabour that.
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03[21:52] * ChanServ sets mode: +qo Anastasia Anastasia
[21:54] <Anastasia> "I will." Leaning, one hand on a hip, "I hope I'll make a lot of people grateful to me, then."
[21:56] <Alicia> "Good luck out there, Darryl," Alicia offers her hand to him.
[21:57] <Anastasia> The hand is taken, a firm handshake. "Thank you, Alicia. Thank you for everything." He then goes to Antenora and Marie, "I remember seeing both of you at Erenholm as well. Thank you." He bows to them. Then back to Alicia, "I'll prepare my supplies and leave on the 'morrow,then."
[21:58] <Alicia> "Remember to speak to Commander Obureth about those supplies he offered," Alicia advises, giving him a wave before she joins Marie and Antenora.
[22:02] <Anastasia> "Mystra travel with you and watch you," Antenora smiles to him, "May you succeed to your wildest dreams, Darryl." As he travels back into the garrison, "You know...it was enlightening to see that happen again. From the ashes of evil rises another person to oppose it."
[22:04] <Alicia> "Hopefully he has what it takes," Alicia nods thoughtfully. "It's a hard path to walk, but... he seems set on it anyway."
[22:06] <Anastasia> "Did you have any plans for the afternoon," Antenora asks, "Or were you going home?"
[22:08] <Alicia> "I think I'll check up on things in Wetwind, then go shopping if need be. It's been about a week since we last looked in, so best to make sure everything's under control there," Alicia muses.
[22:10] <Anastasia> "Mmm. I think I'll stay here and visit Jessica," Antenora says after some thought. "I wanted to do some things in Balmuria today."
06[22:11] * Alicia nods. "We'll have to head home and get changed there first, anyway, so we'll head back now," she states, starting out of the garrison.
[22:11] <Alicia> "What are you going to be doing today, Antenora?" Marie asks curiously, fluttering along with the duo.
[22:17] <Anastasia> "Catch up with Jessica, visit the Temple of Gond, study at the Temple of Mystra, train," Ticking off fingers, "That's about it."
[22:18] <Alicia> "Sounds like a full day ahead," the eladrin agrees cheerily, seemingly having forgiven Antenora for her earlier ill-founded implication.
[22:19] <Anastasia> "You know..." Antenora hesitates, "Maybe you could come with me, Marie?"
[22:21] <Alicia> "You can if you like," Alicia quickly offers, eager to have those two make up with each other. "There's no need for both of us to visit the festhall."
[22:21] <Alicia> "Alright then!" Marie agrees happily, alighting on Antenora's head.
[22:21] <Anastasia> OOC: Skip ahead a bit then?
[22:22] <Alicia> OOC: sure
[22:22] <Demedais> I'll do that once WMUnet stops failing.
[22:22] <Demedais> OOC: ...strike
[22:26] <Anastasia> After going home and changing, Alicia's off and gone. Antenora and Marie find Jessica just leaving. "Oh hello," she says, "You two must be in a good mood."
[22:26] <Alicia> "I'm always in a good mood!" Marie replies brightly.
[22:28] <Anastasia> "Something like that," Antenora's eyes roll up towards Marie.
[22:29] <Anastasia> "Well, I'm going to visit Roald. We were going to have a picnic today, but two of his workers are sick so he's stuck at the bakery all day." Frowning with an exaggerated sigh, "I said I'd keep him company there."
[22:31] <Alicia> "The sacrifices you must make for the one you love," Marie sighs wistfully. "Oh! You better watch out - Alicia was talking about going to Kelara yesterday and she was saying it might be nice if you could introduce Roald to your parents!" she warns.
[22:33] <Anastasia> Antenora smirks a touch at that, while Jessica pales. "Oh, that means Mother will...oh Mystra." She sighs. "Thanks, Marie. Though speaking of...have you two seriously met Roald yet? I don't think you have, Antenora. You might have, Marie?"
[22:34] <Alicia> "I've seen him once or twice but we haven't talked that much," the eladrin admits, shrugging cutely.
[22:35] <Anastasia> "Why don't you two come with me?" Smiling brightly, "It'll brighten his day up to meet the two of you."
[22:36] <Alicia> "Sure! We're not doing anything urgent, anyway!" Marie answers for the two of them.
[22:37] <Anastasia> "I was going to..." Antenora starts, before facepalming. "Oh well, I suppose. The Temple of Gond can wait until tomorrow."
[22:38] <Anastasia> "See, that's the right attitude.  What's a few more bits of synchronized metal versus meeting someone," Jessica picks up her pace, "Let's go and have some fun!"
[22:39] <Alicia> Marie hangs down over Antenora's face, regarding her quizzically from her upside down vantage. "Come on, the temple'll still be there afterwards - there's plenty of hours in the day for two non-sleeping fun-loving girls like us!"
[22:40] <Anastasia> "See," Antenora begins, "Those 'syncronized bits of metal' are like mana to my sensibilities." Rolling her eyes up, "And-" There's a cutoff there, Jessica butting in. "Antenora, really. I know you like them, but that's bordering on the asocial. Come on, loosen up." Taking Antenora's arm, "Marie, tell her to loosen up or we'll need to take her back to Arborea. Maybe a few more wild nights of eladrin parties will help in that case?"
[22:41] <Anastasia> Maybe a few more wild nights of eladrin parties will help in that case?"
[22:44] <Alicia> "Well, it's nice that she has interests beyond just smiting evil and looking down on chaos - I mean, everyone has to have hobbies, right?" Marie offers in Antenora's defence. "It's a bit surprising since it doesn't really fit you, but that just makes it cuter."
[22:46] <Anastasia> "Hobbies are well and good, but come on. Didn't you tell me awhile ago now nice it was to be close to people? That requires going to meet and talk with them, not spending it with some bits of metal." Smiling along as she walks, "Please, Antenora."
[22:46] <Anastasia> "Cuter, eh?" Antenora shakes her head as she laughs, "Fine, I'll go. You don't have to argue that strongly. I'm going."
[22:48] <Alicia> Marie takes off from Antenora's head and flutters cheerily between her and Jessica as they leave the house and start the walk across town to Roald's family's bakery.
[22:48] <Anastasia> As they walk...
[22:48] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19
03[22:48] * Hatbot (~Hatbot@cpe-70-113-75-254.austin.res.rr.com) has joined #evildunes
03[22:48] * Anastasia sets mode: +v Hatbot
[22:48] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19
06[22:48] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 and gets 31." [1d20=12]
[22:51] <Anastasia> The three take a relaxed, easy walk. They head to the side of the hill with Seira's inn and Elle's shop, walking northward on the throughfare there. As you do, passing fairly busy streets and crowds of people, Antenora stops. In Marie's head, 'Hold on a moment. 20 feet ahead, walking towards us. The two men in studded leather, with the battleaxes and falchions? See them, Marie? Nothing. They're not there as far as my mind sees.'
[22:52] <Anastasia> Marie? Nothing. They're not there as far as my mind sees.'
[22:53] <Alicia> Marie surreptitiously looks over the three indicated for magic and evil.
[22:55] <Anastasia> Jessica stops as well, glancing back at Antenora. She frowns at her.
[22:57] <Alicia> 'They've got magic weapons and armour that I can detect, so it can't be an anti-divination effect,' Marie replies inaudibly. 'Better keep moving unless you want to look suspicious, by the way,' she adds.
[22:57] <Anastasia> Antenora walks to the side, away from those men. 'This way,' she sends to Marie. JEssica frowns even more, but follows after Antenora.
[22:58] <Alicia> Marie gives Jessica a little shrug and follows Antenora as requested.
[23:01] <Anastasia> The men pause as they approahc, watching the two. They lean in and talk to each other briefly. One's aburly blonde man, the other is a lean black haired man. Both are tall, over six feet and in good shape and form. "Excuse me," the blonde man calls in a pleasing voice, "Are you Jessica Reynes and Antenora?"
[23:02] <Alicia> Marie has a baaaad feeling about this.
[23:04] <Anastasia> Antenora looks them over, "What do you want," she asks, as Jessica slinks back behind Antenora. The passing crowds look back and forth, a few giving long, unkind looks to Jessica as the men are 15 feet away.
[23:05] <Alicia> Poor Jessica. You'd think by now people would've gotten over her trying to kill that archbaron guy... Marie would give them a piece of her mind, but she's more worried about the armed men that Antenora can't sense.
[23:08] <Anastasia> "We'd like to talk about Alicia. We came to meet her. We had friends who the Crimson Guard saved and we'd like to thank her in person." The black haired man smiles.
[23:09] <Alicia> "She's not here right now," Marie informs them, relaxing a little bit - Alicia does lots of nice things, it's natural that there should be grateful people out there. "Who are your friends?"
[23:14] <Anastasia> "They were victims of Malmuth's aggression," Ten feet away, the two approaching with warm smiles. "The quick victory in the war ensured they would not be further harmed."
[23:17] <Alicia> Marie looks up directly above Antenora, gauges a distance of 100 feet, and elicits a burst of purple faerie fire in the sky at that point to reveal any hidden foes!
[23:17] <Alicia> OOC: SR?
[23:18] <Anastasia> OOC: Yes.
[23:18] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[23:18] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 35." [1d20=19]
[23:18] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[23:18] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 17." [1d20=1]
[23:25] <Anastasia> Above, one of two figures appears lined in Faerie fire! It has long wings, flapping in the air! It's body is more or less humanoid. The other target fizzles. The two men start to draw their weapons a split second later! Jessica quickly sprints back several feet, fumbling in her pouch for a tiger statuette! Antenora flies straight up 50 feet, before plummeting down at them in a speedy surprise charge down at the blonde one! OOC: Party has
[23:25] <Anastasia> speedy surprise charge down at the blonde one! OOC: Party has a surprise round. Jessica saw the drawing weapons and is getting her tiger ready, while Anteora's going on the offensive.
[23:27] <Alicia> Marie tries again with the faerie fire, trusting Antenora that there's a second foe up there!
[23:27] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[23:27] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 20." [1d20=4]
[23:27] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+25 (+2 charge, +1 flying, +2 FS 9/10, +7 smite, +2 bane, -10 PA)
06[23:27] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+25 (+2 charge, +1 flying, +2 FS 9/10, +7 smite, +2 bane, -10 PA) and gets 33." [1d20=8]
[23:28] <Anastasia> roll 2d8+1d6+2d6+66
06[23:28] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d8+1d6+2d6+66 and gets 79." [2d8=6, 2][1d6=1][2d6=2, 2]
[23:42] <Anastasia> As a Dire Tiger springs into life, and Marie's spell fails, Antenora charges forward! She impales the blonde soldier with ease, ripping away her spear from his body! Despite a grotesque wound, red blue turning frozen as it falls away from the man's body! "Begone from this place! There's nothing here for you but oblivion and defeat!" OOC: Let's roll initative here.
[23:42] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+5 Antenora
06[23:42] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+5 Antenora and gets 17." [1d20=12]
[23:42] <Alicia> roll 1d20+7
06[23:42] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+7 and gets 27." [1d20=20]
[23:42] <Anastasia> "Get out of here, now," Jessica calls to the people, who gawk and stare at the battle springing up around them! A few are already starting to run!
[23:43] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+10
06[23:43] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+10 and gets 25." [1d20=15]
[23:43] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+5 Blonde
06[23:43] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+5 Blonde and gets 19." [1d20=14]
[23:43] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+5 Black
06[23:43] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+5 Black and gets 12." [1d20=7]
[23:43] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+11 faeriefired thing
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+11 faeriefired thing and gets 15." [1d20=4]
[23:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+8
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+8 and gets 11." [1d20=3]
[23:44] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+2 TIGER
06[23:44] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+2 TIGER and gets 13." [1d20=11]
03[23:45] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Jessica>Blonde>Antenora>Winged creature>TIGER>Black>?????'
[23:46] <Anastasia> OOC: Your'e up, Marie.
[23:46] <Alicia> Marie wonders if she's missing, but nonetheless she tries to paint the sky with faerie fire again to reveal the other flying interloper, before quickly moving beside Jessica to guard her!
[23:46] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 SR, constant guardian on Jessica
06[23:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 SR, constant guardian on Jessica and gets 35." [1d20=19]
[23:47] <Anastasia> This time, another figure appears! It's a man covered with horrid barbs, quite large adn with a bow in it's hands! OOC: Taking yourm ove action?
[23:48] <Alicia> "Stay back until there's an opening, Jessica!" Marie warns Alicia's sister, not wanting her to run in and get clobbered like she did against that troll.
[23:48] <Alicia> OOC: move was spent positioning near Jessica
[23:48] <Anastasia> "Got it!" Jessica shouts back, readying a bracelet on her arm, "Everyone! Run! Call the Crimson Guard! Hurry!" Jessica shouts! OOC: Readying an actino to use her bracelet of friends in case things get really bad really fast. Right, Marie. Blonde man is up.
[23:49] <Anastasia> The blonde man changes in an instant! In it's place ia  horrid gelugon! It's body is clad in studded leather, shifting to fit it's size! In one hand is a battleaxe of human size, in the other is a falchion! It makes a quick swipe with the battleaxe at Antenora!
[23:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+26
06[23:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+26 and gets 29." [1d20=3]
[23:51] <Anastasia> Antenora deflects the axe with her spear, spinning it back! A split second later, a massive vaccum of deathly cold air enamnates out from him in a cone! OOC: Ref saves you threea fter it checks SR for Anty.
[23:51] <Alicia> roll 1d20+13 How many actions does this guy get?
06[23:51] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+13 How many actions does this guy get? and gets 24." [1d20=11]
[23:52] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 (Move equivalent+standard+swift)CL check
06[23:52] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 (Move equivalent+standard+swift)CL check and gets 35." [1d20=20]
[23:52] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 Jessica reflex
06[23:52] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 Jessica reflex and gets 30." [1d20=15]
[23:52] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+21 Antenora
06[23:52] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+21 Antenora and gets 28." [1d20=7]
[23:53] <Anastasia> roll 15d6 half cold, half unholy typed. Jessica evades, other two take half damage.
06[23:53] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 15d6 half cold, half unholy typed. Jessica evades, other two take half damage. and gets 46." [15d6=2, 5, 6, 1, 1, 2, 5, 4, 1, 2, 6, 1, 3, 4, 3]
[23:53] <Alicia> OOC: Marie has improved evasion, so no damage for her
[23:53] <Anastasia> OOC: Just Antenora then. 23 damage. Say the base wins out over the corrupted part, so 12 cold and 11 unholy. Antenora has a bit of cold res to soften that. 5 I think?
[23:54] <Alicia> OOC: yeah, so 18 damage
[23:54] <Anastasia> OOC: Yeah. 7 cold and 11 unholy. 18 total, right. Just walking through it myself.
[23:54] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+1
06[23:54] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+1 and gets 11." [1d20=10]
[23:54] <Anastasia> roll 1d20-1
06[23:54] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20-1 and gets 9." [1d20=10]
[23:54] <Anastasia> roll 1d20
06[23:54] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20 and gets 16." [1d20=16]
[23:56] <Anastasia> Antenora blocks most of the cold with her spear, while Jessica and Marie duck and miss most of the air! A few people nearby are flashfrozen, nothing but ice statues in that horrible blast!  Antenora snarls, "Die now!" She calls, moving out of his range and repeating her diving charge of last time! "Listen to her! Flee!"
[23:56] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+29 (+2 charge, +1 flying, +2 FS 8/10, +7 smite, +2 bane, -6 PA)
06[23:56] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+29 (+2 charge, +1 flying, +2 FS 8/10, +7 smite, +2 bane, -6 PA) and gets 34." [1d20=5]
[23:57] <Anastasia> Antenora charges again, but her spear is blocked by crossed battleaxe and falchion! The gelugon clatters back at her, "Your lives are forfiet by decree!" OOC: Winged creature is up.
[23:58] <Anastasia> Above, one can hear laughter. The winged figure shakes in cackles! "Oh, the spirits of the dead are crying out already! Such a cold death knocked them right out of their bodies!" As he does, a bolt of lighting slams down from above, going right for Antenora's head, crackling all the while!
[23:59] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+12 CL check
06[23:59] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+12 CL check and gets 29." [1d20=17]
[23:59] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+21 Antenora reflex again
06[23:59] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+21 Antenora reflex again and gets 32." [1d20=11]
[23:59] <Anastasia> roll 10d6 half lightning half unholy, made the save.
06[23:59] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 10d6 half lightning half unholy, made the save. and gets 34." [10d6=3, 4, 2, 6, 2, 4, 2, 1, 4, 6]
Session Time: Sun Apr 12 00:00:00 2009
[00:00] <Alicia> "It's the Spark Hunters... call for Alicia! Now!" Marie yells stridently to Jessica as she sees the devils able to fend off Antenora's attacks.
[00:00] <Anastasia> "Got it!" Jessica acts, even as Antenora is grazed by it, only some of the lightning crackling into her body! She grimaces but stays up in one place! OOC: JEssica's acting now.
03[00:00] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Jessica>Blonde>Antenora>Winged creature>Jessica>TIGER>Black>?????'
03[00:01] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Blonde>Antenora>Winged creature>Jessica>TIGER>Black>?????'
[00:02] <Anastasia> Pulling on her bracelet, "Alicia Reynes!" Jessica calls! OOC: Alicia is aware Jessica's trying to summon her. She can come or stay as sh ewishes.
[00:02] <Alicia> OOC: Do I act immediately?
[00:03] <Anastasia> OOC: You'll be able to and appear next to Jessica, yes.
06[00:04] * Alicia promptly appears adjacent to Jessica. She doesn't look like herself, more like a middle aged and slightly overweight woman with greying hair and black robes worn. Rather than waste time with questions, she immediately begins to cast a spell, turning her sister invisible! "Jessica, hide!" she instructs, reaching for her portable hole.
03[00:04] * Alicia changes topic to 'Marie>Blonde>Antenora>Winged creature>Jessica>Alicia>TIGER>Black>Barbed'
[00:04] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 knowledge devotion for Alicia
06[00:04] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 knowledge devotion for Alicia and gets 28." [1d20=8]
[00:04] <Anastasia> "Spark Hunters!" Antenora shouts to Alicia, "Above too!" Meanwhile, the tiger pounces on the black haired man as Jessica points at him!
[00:05] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+22 (+2 charge) claw 1
06[00:05] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+22 (+2 charge) claw 1 and gets 41." [1d20=19]
[00:05] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+22 (+2 charge) claw 2
06[00:05] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+22 (+2 charge) claw 2 and gets 37." [1d20=15]
[00:05] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+16 bite
06[00:05] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+16 bite and gets 29." [1d20=13]
[00:06] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20 rake
[00:06] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20 rake
06[00:06] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 rake and gets 33." [1d20=13]
06[00:06] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 rake and gets 30." [1d20=10]
[00:07] <Anastasia> roll 2d4+8
06[00:07] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d4+8 and gets 15." [2d4=3, 4]
[00:07] <Anastasia> roll 2d4+8
06[00:07] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d4+8 and gets 16." [2d4=4, 4]
[00:07] <Anastasia> roll 2d4+4 rake
06[00:07] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d4+4 rake and gets 9." [2d4=3, 2]
[00:08] <Anastasia> roll 2d4+4 rake
06[00:08] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d4+4 rake and gets 7." [2d4=1, 2]
[00:08] <Anastasia> roll 2d6+4
06[00:08] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d6+4 and gets 8." [2d6=1, 3]
[00:08] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+24 grapple for tiger
06[00:08] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+24 grapple for tiger and gets 37." [1d20=13]
[00:09] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20
06[00:09] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 and gets 24." [1d20=4]
[00:09] <Anastasia> Pouncing ont he untransformed creature, the tiger pounces and claws and bites and rakes it! It holds it down hard, grappling with it and mauling away! The black haired one grunts and tries to escape the grapple!
[00:09] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+24
06[00:09] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+24 and gets 33." [1d20=9]
[00:09] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20
06[00:09] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 and gets 36." [1d20=16]
[00:10] <Anastasia> It staggers and manages to break the hold the tiger has on it, stumbling slightly back! From above, a voice with terrible, terrible tones speaks! Each word is like a furnance blast of boiling hate! "Now, perish inferior creatures!" WIth that, a rain of arrows comes from above!
[00:11] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+33 arrow Antenora
06[00:11] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+33 arrow Antenora and gets 47." [1d20=14]
[00:11] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+33 arrow Antenora
06[00:11] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+33 arrow Antenora and gets 42." [1d20=9]
[00:11] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+28 arrow Tiger
[00:11] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+28 arrow Tiger
06[00:11] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+28 arrow Tiger and gets 33." [1d20=5]
06[00:11] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+28 arrow Tiger and gets 38." [1d20=10]
[00:11] <Anastasia> OOC: -5 from the second
[00:11] <Anastasia> OOC: So 33.
[00:11] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+18 Tiger
06[00:11] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+18 Tiger and gets 20." [1d20=2]
[00:12] <Anastasia> roll 4d8+22+4d6
06[00:12] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 4d8+22+4d6 and gets 56." [4d8=5, 7, 6, 4][4d6=3, 2, 3, 4]
[00:12] <Anastasia> roll 4d8+16 tiger
06[00:12] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 4d8+16 tiger and gets 37." [4d8=1, 6, 7, 7]
[00:14] <Anastasia> The arrows fly like the wrath of a vengeful God! Both the tiger statue and Antenora are considerably wounded, pincushioned! Antenora cries in pain, wobbling! OOC: Marie's up.
[00:14] <Anastasia> More people run, seeing the horrible gelugon and beating a hasty retreat away from it!
[00:15] <Alicia> "Marie, get Antenora out of there! Plan B!" Alicia tells her familiar, wanting to pull Antenora out of range from a full attack and buy her room for a charge.
[00:16] <Alicia> "Got it!" Marie replies, using her bracelet to switch places with Antenora before she immediately flies back to join both her and Alicia, protecting them with her aura, and Antenora with her constant guardianship. Without armour Alicia's going to get hit no matter what happens, anyway.
[00:18] <Anastasia> Antenora shudder,s "Careful of those arrows," she pants, "Evil. Sickening evil!" The blonde gelugon licks at it's hand, a tiny tongue coming out from it's mouth! Another horrible vaccum of cold comes from it, going for the clustered heroes!
[00:18] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 CL
06[00:18] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 CL and gets 32." [1d20=17]
[00:18] <Anastasia> OOC: Ref saves, all.
[00:18] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 A
06[00:18] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 A and gets 29." [1d20=11]
[00:19] <Alicia> roll 1d20+13 M
06[00:19] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+13 M and gets 19." [1d20=6]
[00:19] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+21 Antenora
06[00:19] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+21 Antenora and gets 31." [1d20=10]
[00:19] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 Jessica
06[00:19] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 Jessica and gets 20." [1d20=5]
[00:19] <Anastasia> roll 15d6 Halves for Alicia and Anty, Jessica evades, Marie hates her dice and takes full.
06[00:19] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 15d6 Halves for Alicia and Anty, Jessica evades, Marie hates her dice and takes full. and gets 60." [15d6=1, 1, 2, 6, 6, 4, 4, 6, 2, 6, 3, 4, 3, 6, 6]
[00:19] <Alicia> OOC: improved evasion, still half for Marie
[00:20] <Anastasia> OOC: Right.
[00:20] <Anastasia> OOC: Pure cold damage this time.
[00:20] <Anastasia> The gelugon then runs around to the side of the street, near the end and alleys! He's ten feet to the north of the clustered party! OOC: Antenora.
[00:21] <Alicia> "Wait, Antenora, don't go just yet," Alicia cautions.
[00:22] <Anastasia> Antenora sags on her spear, "Shit...we need reinforcements." She grimaces. Pain lingers in her voice, "We're outmatched right now!" OOC: She's holding.
[00:25] <Anastasia> LAughing even more, "They're asking why they had to die! It's so fucking funny!" The invisible winged creature continues to cackle! "Oh, they're so scared!" A moment later, another lightning bolt comes down at Antenora!
[00:25] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+12 CL
06[00:25] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+12 CL and gets 29." [1d20=17]
[00:25] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+21 ref
06[00:25] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+21 ref and gets 28." [1d20=7]
[00:25] <Anastasia> roll 10d6 pure lightning this time halved
06[00:25] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 10d6 pure lightning this time halved and gets 34." [10d6=1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 6, 4, 4, 3]
[00:26] <Anastasia> Antenora is hit again! She twists her body to miss most of the lightning botl, but she still gets shocked! SSmoke rises from her body, frozen patches dripping blood from arrow wounds! "Go...to...Hell..." She grinds out to him. OOC: Jessica's up.
[00:28] <Anastasia> Jessica meanwhile hides unseen for now, ducking into an alley invisible! OOC: I'll her hide, it's nottoo relevant but it's worth checking anyway.
[00:28] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+18
06[00:28] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+18 and gets 34." [1d20=16]
06[00:28] * Alicia had been planning to turn Antenora invisible, but now even a lucky shot could see her off it calls for a change in approach. Touching Antenora's shoulder, she channels healing energy into the renegade erinyes. "Go for the archer, destroy or take away his bow," she hisses urgently. "Now, before he has a chance to fire again!"
[00:28] <Anastasia> OOC: Alicia.
[00:28] <Alicia> roll 18d4+18
06[00:28] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 18d4+18 and gets 73." [18d4=4, 1, 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 1, 4, 3, 4, 2, 2, 4, 2]
[00:29] <Alicia> That done, she withdraws Hell Striker from her portable hole. She wishes dearly she had time to put her armour on, but she'll have to make do...
02[00:29] * Demedais (~ferixstad@resnet211-066.resnet.wmich.edu) Quit (Back later, heading home.)
[00:30] <Anastasia> "Thanks," Antenora breathes in raggedly, taking to the air! She charges upward, spear bursting into light as she does, going right for the highlighted archer!
[00:33] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+36 (+2 charge, +4 two handed, +2 FS 7/10, +7 smite)
06[00:33] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+36 (+2 charge, +4 two handed, +2 FS 7/10, +7 smite) and gets 40." [1d20=4]
[00:34] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+25
06[00:34] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+25 and gets 44." [1d20=19]
[00:35] <Anastasia> Antenora's unseen spear lances out, hitting with a barely seen bow! But no bow is seen flying from him, no disarming obviously successful! OOC: Tiger is up.
[00:36] <Anastasia> "Dammit!" Jessica whimpers, "Get the other one! The tiger breaks away, the black haired one unable to have a weapon handy due to grappling and at least unable to attack ita s it pounces on the blonde gelugon!
[00:36] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+22 charge
[00:36] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+22 charge
06[00:36] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+22 charge and gets 34." [1d20=12]
06[00:36] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+22 charge and gets 27." [1d20=5]
[00:36] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+16
06[00:36] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 22." [1d20=6]
[00:36] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+16
06[00:36] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 18." [1d20=2]
[00:36] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+18
06[00:36] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+18 and gets 32." [1d20=14]
[00:36] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+18
06[00:36] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+18 and gets 19." [1d20=1]
[00:37] <Anastasia> But this time, the gelugon is ready! It blocks each blow with it's blades, enduring the tiger's charge with perfect, cold deflections! The black haired man shifts, turning into another gelugon! It then positions, advancing right towards Alicia and swinging it's battleaxe at her unarmoed body!
[00:38] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+18 (-6 PA)
06[00:38] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+18 (-6 PA) and gets 28." [1d20=10]
[00:38] <Anastasia> OOC: AC?
[00:38] <Alicia> OOC: 22
[00:38] <Anastasia> roll 1d8+11
06[00:38] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d8+11 and gets 18." [1d8=7]
[00:38] <Anastasia> A split second later, a cone of cold erupts around Alicia, billowing out to freeze her solid! OOC: Ref, Alicia and Marie.
[00:39] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 A
06[00:39] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 A and gets 24." [1d20=6]
[00:39] <Alicia> roll 1d20+13 M
06[00:39] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+13 M and gets 27." [1d20=14]
[00:39] <Anastasia> roll 15d6 pure cold damage, both passed
06[00:39] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 15d6 pure cold damage, both passed and gets 50." [15d6=1, 4, 3, 6, 2, 4, 6, 1, 6, 6, 5, 1, 1, 1, 3]
[00:40] <Anastasia> Alicia endures the cone, Hell Striker's flaming blades parrying some of the freezing air current! It provides warmth and respite, dulling hte worst of the cone! Meanwhile, above, the faintly seen archer moves 10 feet down and away, before snapping off an arrow at Alicia!
[00:40] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+33
06[00:40] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+33 and gets 48." [1d20=15]
[00:41] <Anastasia> roll 2d8+11+2d6
06[00:41] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d8+11+2d6 and gets 27." [2d8=4, 3][2d6=6, 3]
[00:41] <Anastasia> The arrow flies straight down, hitting Alicia right int he shoulder! The touch of it reviles her entire body, as if pure hate burns in her wound! (More)
[00:42] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+14
06[00:42] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+14 and gets 31." [1d20=17]
[00:43] <Anastasia> roll 10d6
06[00:43] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 10d6 and gets 38." [10d6=2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6, 1, 6, 2, 5]
[00:43] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19 ref
06[00:43] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 ref and gets 20." [1d20=1]
[00:44] <Anastasia> From the right, the hilltop has a figure on it! Elle's hands crackle with lightning, as a lighting bolt hits the barbed devil head on! Besides her, Donald sprints down the hill, leaping over grasses and with his sword out! "We're coming, we're coming!" he calls! OOC: Marei's up.
[00:44] <Alicia> Gritting her teeth and using her flaming blade to ward off the cold and reeling from the arrow penetrating her vulnerably flesh, Alicia nonetheless continues to command the battle despite all that assails her. "Marie, thin out their numbers - banish the fliers!"
03[00:44] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Blonde>Antenora>Winged creature>Jessica>Alicia>TIGER>Black>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
[00:45] <Alicia> "Got it!" Marie nods, using her devil-slaying bow to fire off her precious banishing arrows, first at the mouthy spellcaster!
[00:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+24
06[00:45] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+24 and gets 27." [1d20=3]
[00:45] <Anastasia> OOC: Hit.
[00:46] <Alicia> OOC: will save, DC 20 +2 for each DR component Marie beats (silver and holy)
[00:46] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 DC 24
06[00:46] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 DC 24 and gets 26." [1d20=11]
[00:46] <Alicia> roll 1d20+19 arrow 2
06[00:46] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+19 arrow 2 and gets 31." [1d20=12]
[00:46] <Anastasia> OOC: Hit.
[00:46] <Alicia> OOC: same will save
[00:46] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 DC 24
06[00:46] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 DC 24 and gets 20." [1d20=5]
[00:46] <Alicia> roll 2d4+6+6d6+6 damage to take on her way back to Hell
06[00:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d4+6+6d6+6 damage to take on her way back to Hell and gets 35." [2d4=2, 4][6d6=1, 2, 2, 6, 2, 4]
03[00:47] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Blonde>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>TIGER>Black>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
[00:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+14 regular arrow at rival archer
06[00:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+14 regular arrow at rival archer and gets 33." [1d20=19]
[00:47] <Anastasia> OOC: Whiff.
[00:47] <Anastasia> OOC: Wait no hit, sorry.
[00:47] <Alicia> roll 1d4+3+3d6+3
06[00:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4+3+3d6+3 and gets 24." [1d4=3][3d6=5, 6, 4]
[00:48] <Alicia> "You guys can thank Esthan for that - his gift actually came in handy after all!" Marie jeers at the devils after sending one of them packing and wounding another.
[00:49] <Anastasia> Two arrows fly! They both hit, the faeriefired figure winking in the air, then gone, banished away! A moment later, an arrow hits the rival archer, grazing and sticking into it's leg! The blonde gelugon fires off another vaccum of freezing air at Alicia and Marie, before turning his attention to the tiger!
[00:49] <Anastasia> OOC: Ref, you two.
[00:49] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 A
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 A and gets 24." [1d20=6]
[00:49] <Alicia> roll 1d20+13 M
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+13 M and gets 25." [1d20=12]
[00:49] <Anastasia> roll 15d6 both passed
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 15d6 both passed and gets 44." [15d6=3, 5, 5, 6, 2, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 4, 4, 3, 1, 1]
[00:49] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+25
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+25 and gets 28." [1d20=3]
[00:49] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 and gets 39." [1d20=19]
[00:49] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20 crit check
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 crit check and gets 38." [1d20=18]
[00:49] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15
06[00:49] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 and gets 33." [1d20=18]
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15 crit
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 crit and gets 28." [1d20=13]
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+10
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+10 and gets 18." [1d20=8]
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+25
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+25 and gets 36." [1d20=11]
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 and gets 21." [1d20=1]
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+15
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+15 and gets 30." [1d20=15]
[00:50] <Anastasia> OOC: Also erase the +10 attack, by the by.
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+24 bite
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+24 bite and gets 37." [1d20=13]
[00:50] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+24 tail
06[00:50] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+24 tail and gets 37." [1d20=13]
[00:52] <Anastasia> 10d4+55+3d8+33+2d6+5+3d6+5
06[00:52] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 10d4+55+3d8+33+2d6+5+3d6+5 and gets 154." [10d4=3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 2, 2][3d8=3, 1, 2][2d6=3, 6][3d6=4, 4, 5]
03[00:52] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Blonde>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>Black>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
[00:52] <Anastasia> The tiger is ripped apart savagely! It shatters into stone, slain and the magic forever ruined! OOC: Antenora's up.
[00:56] <Anastasia> Antenora glides a bit in the air, going for the archer's bow full out! OOC: Also using FS 6/10 and healing herself 10 HP. Five foots tepping to use range to get to him and full attack/disarm.
[00:56] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+26 (+4 two handed)
06[00:56] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+26 (+4 two handed) and gets 42." [1d20=16]
[00:57] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+25
06[00:57] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+25 and gets 31." [1d20=6]
[00:58] <Anastasia> Spear thrusting out, something falls from above! A sleek black longbow, a notch to fire through in the center, shaped like a screaming face! It lands in an alley a little away from it all! Thereafter, Antenora attacks him head on!
[00:58] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+16
06[00:58] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 36." [1d20=20]
[00:58] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+11
06[00:58] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+11 and gets 30." [1d20=19]
[00:58] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+16 crit check 1
06[00:58] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+16 crit check 1 and gets 21." [1d20=5]
[00:58] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+11
06[00:58] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+11 and gets 20." [1d20=9]
[00:59] <Anastasia> roll 2d8+4d6+22
06[00:59] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d8+4d6+22 and gets 46." [2d8=3, 7][4d6=6, 1, 1, 6]
[00:59] <Anastasia> Antenora rips into his body twice, unseen bloods sending flecks of green, hissing blood raining down! OOC: Jessica's up.
[01:00] <Anastasia> Jessica continues to hide as instructed! OOC: Alicia.
[01:01] <Alicia> "Hell Striker, you better get me through this..." Alicia whispers, calling upon her holy blade to sustain her ravaged flesh as she lays into the Gelugon before her with unmatched fury, putting her all into killing it before it has a chance to kill her!
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+31 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+31 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 44." [1d20=13]
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+31 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+31 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 34." [1d20=3]
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+31 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+31 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 42." [1d20=11]
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 38." [1d20=12]
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 27." [1d20=1]
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+21 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+21 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 39." [1d20=18]
[01:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+21 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike
06[01:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+21 bracers, divine might, raging, 1 5th, 2 3rd, 1 2nd level arcane strike and gets 32." [1d20=11]
[01:03] <Anastasia> OOC: 4 hits.
[01:04] <Alicia> roll 4d8+88+8d6+4d6+52d4
06[01:04] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 4d8+88+8d6+4d6+52d4 and gets 259." [4d8=3, 2, 3, 5][8d6=4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 1, 6, 4][4d6=1, 2, 5, ]
03[01:04] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Blonde>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
[01:06] <Anastasia> Alicia staggers and thrusts, throwing all her arcane might into it! It's barely enough, ripping into the gelugon! It's far tougher than a normal one, only breaking apart on the very last blow! IT shatters into ice, melting away into black smoke!  The glowing barbed devil vanishes a moment later! Donald continues charging down, as Elle advances, calling on more arcane words!
[01:06] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+14 sR check
06[01:06] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+14 sR check and gets 24." [1d20=10]
[01:06] <Anastasia> Yet this time, her words amount to nothing at all! Donald approaches within 30 feet of the blonde gelugon, his bastard sword drawn, "Hey bug, over here!" OOC: Marie.
[01:07] <Alicia> "Don't... don't let the other one escape, Marie," Alicia whispers to her familiar. "We need to question it!"
[01:07] <Alicia> Marie nods, drawing her bow and aiming at the gelugon, waiting for it to lose its combat focus as it prepares to use its magic so she can interrupt it with a furious salvo of arrows!
[01:07] <Alicia> OOC: readied action
[01:09] <Anastasia> The blonde gelugon eyes Marie, before starting to run for one of the alleyways nearby! OOC: You can react to this and shoot if you'd like.
[01:10] <Alicia> OOC: can it reach the alleyway and get cover from Marie with a move action? If so she'll move to get a clear shot and shoot it while its in the alley
[01:10] <Anastasia> OOC: It cna, yeah.
[01:11] <Alicia> Marie flits off to the side so she's still facing the gelugon, able to shoot straight down the alleyway at it as it starts to cast!
[01:11] <Alicia> roll 1d20+25 inevitable
06[01:11] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+25 inevitable and gets 27." [1d20=2]
[01:11] <Anastasia> Marie moves fast, moving to get a view into the alleys as she pursues! Once in it's protection, the gelugon begins to concentrate...And also, a few allies away, Marie can see the bow that fell! However, the faeriefire glowing barbed devil is right besides it now! OOC: Make your AoO?
[01:12] <Alicia> OOC: AoO?
[01:12] <Anastasia> OOC:Er, held action. Dur.
[01:12] <Alicia> OOC: that was the 27, which surely misses
[01:13] <Anastasia> A moment after Marie fires and misses, the gelugon vanishes away! Above, Antenora looks around - and in a moment, begins to plummet for the alley the bow fell into!
[01:13] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+22 (+2 FS 5/10, +2 charge, +1 flying, -4 PA)
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+22 (+2 FS 5/10, +2 charge, +1 flying, -4 PA) and gets 35." [1d20=13]
[01:14] <Anastasia> roll 2d8+2d6+38
06[01:14] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 2d8+2d6+38 and gets 47." [2d8=4, 1][2d6=1, 3]
[01:14] <Anastasia> Diving into the alley, Antenora can be heard calling out, "Return to the Pit!" OOC: Jessica's still hiding. Alicia, are you doing anything?
03[01:15] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Marie>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
[01:15] <Alicia> "Alicia, it fled but the barbed devil is still there!" Marie yells over, pointing down said alleyway.
[01:16] <Alicia> "We need to take it prisoner! Incapacitate it!" Alicia yells, quickly moving to get a lead down said alleyway and drawing the smaller blade she was able to hide within her robes earlier. Getting a bead on the hamatula, she hurls the Sword of the Sealed Gate at it with all the force she can muster, the blade whirling through the air on wings of magic!
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[01:16] <Alicia> roll 1d20+26 -4 nonlethal, 5th level arcane strike
06[01:16] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+26 -4 nonlethal, 5th level arcane strike and gets 41." [1d20=15]
[01:16] <Alicia> OOC: divine might, too
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[01:17] <Anastasia> OOC: Hit.
[01:17] <Alicia> roll 1d8+24+5d4
06[01:17] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d8+24+5d4 and gets 46." [1d8=7][5d4=3, 3, 4, 2, 3]
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[01:18] <Alicia> OOC: -4 since that was 1-handed, not 2-handed
[01:19] <Anastasia> The Sword of the Sealed Gate flies like a boomerang, taking a chunk out of the Faerie Fired side of the invisible barbed devil! With a furious roar, the Barbed Devil tears into Antenora!
[01:19] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+30 claw
06[01:19] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+30 claw and gets 47." [1d20=17]
[01:19] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+30 claw
06[01:19] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+30 claw and gets 42." [1d20=12]
[01:20] <Anastasia> roll 6d8+16
06[01:20] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 6d8+16 and gets 35." [6d8=6, 2, 1, 3, 6, 1]
[01:21] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+34 grapple on Antenora
06[01:21] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+34 grapple on Antenora and gets 45." [1d20=11]
[01:21] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19
06[01:21] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 and gets 31." [1d20=12]
[01:21] <Anastasia> roll 4d8+9
06[01:21] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 4d8+9 and gets 31." [4d8=8, 8, 1, 5]
[01:22] <Anastasia> Antenora is embraced and shredded by the devil, hugged against it's body! Her blood runs down her armored form, impaled in a dozen spots! Elle trots along, casting more support magic from the rear!
[01:23] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+14
06[01:23] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+14 and gets 20." [1d20=6]
[01:27] <Anastasia> But again it fizzles! Donald runs on the wings of haste, reaching the side of the barbed devil! He takes a quick swing at him, all while activating an aura of protection!
[01:27] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+20 (+1 haste)
06[01:27] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+20 (+1 haste) and gets 27." [1d20=7]
[01:27] <Anastasia> roll 1d8+7
06[01:27] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d8+7 and gets 9." [1d8=2]
[01:28] <Anastasia> Donald manages to open a minor wound on the body of the barbed devil as he reaches down! OOC: Marie?
[01:29] <Alicia> Marie looks expectantly at Alicia, only to be told, "Get me next to it. It's time to end this." With her orders clear, Marie zips over to the opposite side of the barbed devil from Donald, then promptly trades places with Alicia!
[01:29] <Anastasia> Antenora tries to escape the horrid grapple she is in, desperate!
[01:29] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+34
06[01:29] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+34 and gets 45." [1d20=11]
[01:29] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19
06[01:29] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 and gets 26." [1d20=7]
[01:30] <Anastasia> But Antenora's stuck on it's painful, terrible barbs! OOC: Jessica's still hiding as instructed. Alicia?
06[01:30] * Alicia attempts to take the hamatula down, dropping her longsword so she can use her two-bladed sword to the fullest brutal effect!
[01:31] <Alicia> roll 1d20+28 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike
06[01:31] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+28 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike and gets 42." [1d20=14]
[01:31] <Alicia> roll 1d20+28 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike
06[01:31] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+28 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike and gets 36." [1d20=8]
[01:31] <Alicia> roll 1d20+23 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike
06[01:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+23 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike and gets 31." [1d20=8]
[01:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+23 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike
06[01:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+23 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike and gets 24." [1d20=1]
[01:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike
06[01:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike and gets 19." [1d20=1]
[01:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike
06[01:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 +2 flanking, -4 nonlethal, divine might, 4th and 2 1st level arcane strike and gets 29." [1d20=11]
[01:32] <Anastasia> OOC: All hit except the two 1s.
[01:32] <Alicia> roll 4d8+88+8d6+4d6+24d4 nighty-night
06[01:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 4d8+88+8d6+4d6+24d4 nighty-night and gets 222." [4d8=3, 8, 4, 4][8d6=6, 2, 5, 5, 6, 6, 4, 5][4d6=5, 3, 3, 2][24d4=3, 1, 3, 4, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 4, 3, 1, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 3, 2]
[01:33] <Anastasia> With a furious onslaught, Alicia rips into the hamatula! She clobbers it over and over, knocking it down and out! Antenora falls to her knees, bloodied and huffing for air! OOC: Battle's over. Free act.
06[01:34] * Alicia promptly heals herself as much as she can!
[01:34] <Alicia> roll 12d4+12+20
06[01:34] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 12d4+12+20 and gets 66." [12d4=2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 2, 1, 2, 2]
[01:34] <Anastasia> "We...we won..." Antenora has her head bowed, coughing as she heals herself with her hands. OOC: +12 HP.
[01:35] <Anastasia> "Man, you think they'd get the idea that they're gonna lose if they attack us. But noooo, they have to keep trying." Donald kicks the downed Hamatula.
[01:35] <Alicia> "It's a good thing you summoned me," Alicia shakes her head. "That was brutal..." she trails off, looking over to the frozen statues of passersby caught in the cone of cold and wincing.
[01:35] <Alicia> Belatedly she drops the old-lady disguise as well.
[01:36] <Anastasia> "I got lucky." Antenora looks up, pale. "I only noticed them because they didn't appear to my mind's eye. If I hadn't and they had been free to ambush us or surprise us, we'd be dead now."
[01:36] <Anastasia> "You only noticed them because you didn't see them?" Elle approaches with a frown on her face, "That doesn't really make sense."
[01:37] <Alicia> "How did they do that, anyway?" Marie sounds confused. "I mean, I could detect their magic gear but not any magic on them, nor their evil auras... and your spear didn't light up, either. Isn't it supposed to do that around them?"
[01:37] <Anastasia> "Oh, Alicia, heya," Donald turns. "I was about to ask who the old lady was."
[01:37] <Anastasia> "We'll find out," Antenora uses the alley wall to help herself stand up, shakinga ll over. Undoing her rope, she kneels. "Can someone dispel it's invisibility?"
[01:38] <Anastasia> "And I mean, I saw them but I couldn't see them with my mind. It made them stand out, like they were an illusion or protected." she clarifies.
[01:38] <Alicia> "Have some respect for your elders, sonny," Alicia snorts, dumping the hamatula's bow into her portable hole and then picking up her longsword and sheathing it. "Let me heal you some more, first," she says. "Marie, use your bracelet on me a few times?"
[01:39] <Alicia> Marie nods, using her bracelet except she and Alicia don't switch places. After a few attempts Alicia nods, "That's enough," she says, reaching over to heal Antenora a little.
[01:39] <Alicia> roll 5d4+5
06[01:39] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5d4+5 and gets 15." [5d4=1, 2, 3, 1, 3]
[01:39] <Anastasia> As Alicia handles the longbow, it's screaming mouth howls out. It speaks in Infernal, "All praise to the master of the Pit!"
06[01:40] * Alicia is quite glad to have it dumped in the hole where no one can hear it. "I'll get the gear left by the gelugon gathered up then deal with our prisoner," she says, going to quickly dump anything left by the dead ice devil in the hole as well.
[01:40] <Alicia> "What about those poor people?" Marie asks, looking at the icy statues in subdued horror.
[01:41] <Anastasia> Antenora straightens further, "Shut up," she snaps at it, as Donald follows along. You find studded leather, a pouch, it's weapons and a ring. "So how come you were disguised like that, anyway?"
[01:41] <Anastasia> Elle looks and then shakes her head, "The wrong people in the wrong place," she goes over to one, touching it with her fingers before jerking them back. "Frozen solid."
[01:41] <Alicia> "Travelling incognito," Alicia waves it off before regarding the statues. "We have to get them off the street. People shouldn't have to see this..."
[01:42] <Anastasia> "More victim's of Hell's endless, pointless hate." Antenora sighs as she works with the invisible hamatula.
[01:42] <Anastasia> "I'll take care of it," Elle says quietly. "Go ahead."
06[01:43] * Alicia conjures up a tent from her survival pouch. "You can use that to cover them up as you move them," she tells Elle, wanting the unfortunate dead to have at least that much dignity afforded to them. She then approaches the Hamatula and attempts to dispel its invisibility, while leaving the other spells intact on it.
[01:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12
06[01:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 and gets 22." [1d20=10]
[01:44] <Anastasia> The first attempt fails, it's magic clinging to it's body.
06[01:45] * Alicia just shrugs. "It's improved invisibility, it'll wear off long before the faerie fire does," she notes, conjuring up another tent. "Lets get it wrapped up and we can take it to the garrison?"
[01:45] <Anastasia> Donald looks them over, humor dropping. He goes to help Elle without further comment. As they do, a detachment of guards comes from the south, Commander Oberuth and Pollyanna at point. They come at a sprint, "How's the situation," Oberuth says as he looks around, eyes lingeirng on the statues.
[01:46] <Alicia> "Four devils attacked me, Jessica, and Antenora while we were walking," Marie informs the Commander. "Two were disguised as men and two were invisible in the air. We summoned Alicia as soon as we realised how strong they were... they were really liberal with their area effect spells, though..."
[01:47] <Alicia> "The Spark Hunters," Alicia adds as she sees about wrapping the comatose Hamatula up. "Esthan said they'd come for us. I suppose they got tired of waiting..."
[01:47] <Anastasia> "Damnation." Looking at the three as Elle and Donald deal with them, covering them, "Let's get you to the garrison for debriefing and healing if you need it..." Trailing off as he looks into the alley where Antenora finishes her bindings, "What's that?"
[01:48] <Anastasia> "What Alicia said. A personal assassination attempt on us." Standing up, a hand on her hip, "We're lucky it wasn't far worse. If I hadn't gone with Jessica..."
[01:48] <Alicia> "One of the devils," Alicia fills in. "If it's one of Hell's elite mortal hunters I want to know everything it knows before I send it howling back to the pit."
[01:48] <Anastasia> "I'd be okay," Jessica speaks up quietly, unseen yet. "I know how to take care of myself and they couldn't hit me with any of those spells."
[01:49] <Anastasia> "Bring it along," Oberuth says, "I'll have clerics summoned to get all of you patched up that need it." OOC: Ready to skip along a bit?
[01:49] <Alicia> OOC: sure
[01:52] <Anastasia> The Spark Hunter is kept bound up and dragged along. Once in the garrison and with it tied, knocked out and secured, "Run down everything that happened," Looking to Marie, "You were there for all of it?"
[01:57] <Alicia> The eladrin nods. "We were walking up market road when two men approached us. Antenora said she couldn't sense their minds, and I checked them over for evil and magic - nothing on them, but I did sense magic on their gear. They recognised Antenora and Jessica and said they wanted to thank Alicia for what she did in the war with Malmuth."
[01:57] <Alicia> "Then Antenora said she could sense two outsiders in the air above us. I painted them with faerie fire so we could see them, then the other two drew their weapons - that's when the fight started, and they turned into ice devils."
[01:57] <Alicia> "After one of them blocked Antenora's attack I realised they weren't normal devils, that's when I told Jessica to summon Alicia, while they sprayed ice cones at us."
[01:57] <Alicia> Taking a deep breath, she forges on! "Alicia got Jessica to hide, and Jessica's magic tiger was destroyed. I banished their flying spellcaster back to Hell and Alicia killed one ice devil before the other teleported away. Then she knocked out the barbed devil after Antenora had disarmed it."
[01:57] <Alicia> "And that's about when you showed up!" she concludes.
[01:59] <Anastasia> "I could detect the flying two, which is what tipped us into combat and maybe saved our lives. The two gelugons were shielded better, though not invisible like the two above. Of course, they were high enough up where most means of detection would fail from the ground."
[02:00] <Anastasia> Antenora goes to sit heavily in a chair, as a few clerics from the temple of Helm and Mystra come in. They tend to the party, casting healing magic and bandaging. OOC: You can recover full HP.
06[02:01] * Alicia is grateful for the healing, also taking the time to ditch her robes (her normal clothes are underneath) and put on her armour. Finding the book amidst the devil's things, she opens it up and takes a quick flick through to see if it reveals anything before they interrogate their captive.
[02:01] <Anastasia> "We got two of them. It could have been worse," Oberuth says after some thought, the hamatula referred to visible now, it's magic having worn off. It looks like a normal hamatula, but a pentagram is carved into it's forehead, penetrated by a crackling spark of black.
[02:02] <Anastasia> The book looks to be a book of Baatorian riddles. They are cold and sometimes gruesome, yet make all too much logical sense when the answers are read.
[02:02] <Anastasia> "We'll need to question this one now," Nudging it with her foot again, "We'll have to try our best to get it to talk."
06[02:03] * Alicia wonders if it's actually some sort of code, but puts it away for now. "Anyway, we need to securely restrain our friend here then wake him up and see about answers. Even secured he'll still be dangerous, though... we shouldn't take too long with him."
[02:04] <Anastasia> "I recommend having af ew archers ready to shoot him if he tries to conjure magic or do anything dangerous, just in case," Antenora speaks up.
[02:04] <Alicia> "Can do!" Marie salutes.

[Corwin]

[22:04] <Kotono> > Antenora goes to sit heavily in a chair, as a few clerics from the temple of Helm and Mystra come in. They tend to the party, casting healing magic and bandaging. OOC: You can recover full HP.
[22:04] <Kotono> * Alicia is grateful for the healing, also taking the time to ditch her robes (her normal clothes are underneath) and put on her armour. Finding the book amidst the devil's things, she opens it up and takes a quick flick through to see if it reveals anything before they interrogate their captive.
[22:04] <Kotono> > "We got two of them. It could have been worse," Oberuth says after some thought, the hamatula referred to visible now, it's magic having worn off. It looks like a normal hamatula, but a pentagram is carved into it's forehead, penetrated by a crackling spark of black.
[22:04] <Kotono> > The book looks to be a book of Baatorian riddles. They are cold and sometimes gruesome, yet make all too much logical sense when the answers are read.
[22:04] <Kotono> > "We'll need to question this one now," Nudging it with her foot again, "We'll have to try our best to get it to talk."
[22:04] <Kotono> * Alicia wonders if it's actually some sort of code, but puts it away for now. "Anyway, we need to securely restrain our friend here then wake him up and see about answers. Even secured he'll still be dangerous, though... we shouldn't take too long with him."
[22:04] <Kotono> > "I recommend having af ew archers ready to shoot him if he tries to conjure magic or do anything dangerous, just in case," Antenora speaks up.
[22:04] <Kotono> <Alicia> "Can do!" Marie salutes.
[22:04] <Kotono> "Pollyanna will return shortly as well," Oberuth speaks up now. "Once you do, two should be enough with the rest of us here."
[22:07] <Alicia> "Okay, lets drag it down to a cell... and get a blindfold or a bag to put over its head or something?" Alicia asks. "Restraining or gagging it won't stop it using magical abilities, but if it can't see anyone that'll stop it from targetting a lot of them."
[22:08] <Kotono> "Right," With that, the hamatula is dragged to a cell. The thickest, biggest one they have. Thick black clothes are tied around the devil's eyes, his body held in rope and with chains bolted to the floor added on as well. Antenora and Oberuth stay in front, while Pollyanna has her bow ready, by the door to the cell.
06[22:13] * Alicia has Marie use her bracelet to top off her spellfire first of all so she can heal the thing, then taps it with the Sword of the Sealed Gate to renew its dimensional anchor. That done, she casts Voice of the Archon and begins to slowly heal it, intent on stopping as soon as it stirs.
[22:14] <Alicia> OOC: rather than rolling, how about we assume average and I heal 3hp per round until it wakes up? How many charges would that take?
[22:15] <Kotono> OOC: 5 charges, 15 HP restored. Lining.
[22:15] <Kotono> On the fifth invocation of spellfire, the hamatula's forehead pentagram sparks black. It begins to stir instantly, straining hard against it's chains! They shudder under the immediate strain, but there aren't any signs of breaking.
[22:17] <Alicia> "Be still!" Alicia orders harshly in infernal, stepping back and resuming in common. "I have questions for you."
[22:18] <Kotono> "There are no answers for you. You have been sentences to die for high crimes." It's voice is a terrible thing to listen to. Pollyanna's color turns paler as it's voice is heard, Comamnder Oberuth going to grasp the hilt of Wrath of the Mundane, knuckles going red and white.
[22:19] <Kotono> *sentenced
[22:22] <Alicia> "I care not for your laws," Alicia replies, voice dripping with contempt. "The gelugon who fled the battle and left you to be taken prisoner," she begins with an easy one, "What was the contingency plan for if you were forced to flee without carrying out your primary mission?"
[22:23] <Kotono> The hamatula does not reply to that. Instead, it's face looking at Alicia, blindfolds and all, "Your only hope is surrender yourself. No mortal has survived the Spark Hunters long."
06[22:25] * Alicia laughs in its face. "We both know I wouldn't receive any mercy if I were to gift-wrap myself and sit politely on Hell's doorstep, so don't insult us both by offering any sort of choice."
[22:27] <Kotono> "Bow to the powers of the Pit and you will be remade in their image. It is the only mercy you can hope for." As it speaks, sparks and cinders crackling out of it's mouth in a smoky miasma, Antenora shakes her head.
[22:28] <Kotono> "We're not interested. Shouldn't you be the one asking for mercy? If you're lucky, we'll only imprison you or take you to the Heavens. If you're unlucky, your master will be able to tell you all about your failure in person, when you reappear in Baator."
[22:32] <Alicia> "Better to die than become a lemure," Alicia remarks. "Now, I actually have a lot of questions, but it's clear you're uncooperative, and I don't particularly feel like indulging your theatrics. So you will answer all of my questions honestly and in full, so that we can both get through this far more quickly," she concludes, magical force put behind her statement.
[22:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 SR
06[22:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 SR and gets 29." [1d20=13]
[22:32] <Alicia> OOC: DC 22 will save
[22:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19
06[22:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 and gets 34." [1d20=15]
[22:34] <Kotono> OOC: That should be several points lower, wrong save. It still passed.
[22:36] <Kotono> "You will learn nothing," The hamatula spits out. It seems unmoved, Antenora grimancing.
[22:40] <Alicia> "This will hurt, but understand it is not out of some misguided belief that you'll tell me what I want to know if I inflict enough pain," Alicia explains, sighing. "It's simply to weaken your defences enough that I can compel the information out of you magically instead of continuing this tiresome runaround."
[22:40] <Alicia> With that said she gestures to the fiend and utters one word, "Whither," as a crackling beam of red energy lances forth!
[22:40] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 SR
06[22:40] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 SR and gets 20." [1d20=4]
[22:40] <Kotono> This time, Alicia's enervation withers itself, unable to effect the hamatula at all.
[22:41] <Alicia> "I have lots of spells," Alicia feels compelled to explain after that falls flat, trying again.
[22:41] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[22:41] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 22." [1d20=6]
[22:41] <Kotono> Once again Alicia cannot conjure strong enough magic to effect the chained devi.
[22:41] <Kotono> Devil.
[22:42] <Alicia> And again! Why not?
[22:42] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[22:42] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 25." [1d20=9]
[22:42] <Kotono> Once again, Alicia's spell can't penetrate it's unholy defenses!
06[22:43] * Alicia rubs her head briefly. "I swear, it's like outsiders are immune to this spell..." she mutters under her breath before trying once more.
[22:43] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
06[22:43] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 and gets 31." [1d20=15]
[22:43] <Alicia> roll 1d4
06[22:43] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4 and gets 3." [1d4=3]
[22:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 maybe I'll crit?
06[22:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 maybe I'll crit? and gets 38." [1d20=20]
[22:44] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 maybe I'll crit? hahaha
06[22:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 maybe I'll crit? hahaha and gets 26." [1d20=8]
[22:44] <Alicia> roll 1d4
06[22:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4 and gets 2." [1d4=2]
[22:45] <Kotono> This time the Hamatula's body twitches with the spell, the power impact of Enervation making it's body wither visibly!
[22:45] <Kotono> 'They do seem highly resistant,' Antenora replies in Alicia's mind. 'I wish we had their fortune. The shadows the Sharrans had applied it to us liberally.'
06[22:45] * Alicia proceeds to heal it a bit, albeit stopping short of waking it up again hopefully, so she can get another enervation in before rousing it for the interrogation.
[22:46] <Alicia> roll 5d4+5
06[22:46] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5d4+5 and gets 17." [5d4=2, 3, 2, 4, 1]
[22:46] <Kotono> The hamatula is sitll out.
[22:47] <Alicia> 'This is the first time I've had it work on an outsider... makes me glad I never became a pure sorceress or I'd be truly impotent against fiends,' Alicia replies irritably as she casts another one for luck.
[22:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 SR
06[22:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 SR and gets 30." [1d20=14]
[22:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18
06[22:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 and gets 31." [1d20=13]
[22:47] <Alicia> roll 1d4
06[22:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4 and gets 3." [1d4=3]
[22:48] <Kotono> Another beam hits it, withering it even more! It lies on the gorund, inert and far less fearsome!
06[22:48] * Alicia heals it awake so Marie can deliver the suggestion to it.
[22:48] <Alicia> roll 5d4+5
06[22:48] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5d4+5 and gets 18." [5d4=3, 1, 3, 3, 3]
[22:49] <Kotono> After another healing, the hamatula bolds awake again! It struggles, but barely disturbs it's chains this time.
[22:49] <Alicia> "Marie, tell it what we want again," Alicia requests her familiar who still benefits from her earlier cast voice of the archon spell.
[22:50] <Alicia> Marie is only too happy to oblige. "Answer all of Alicia's questions truthfully and to the full extent of your knowledge," she tells it.
[22:50] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 SR
06[22:50] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 SR and gets 29." [1d20=13]
[22:50] <Alicia> OOC: DC 22
[22:50] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5
06[22:50] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 and gets 6." [1d20=1]
[22:52] <Kotono> The hamatula's head bobs forward slightly at this, no immediate reply to that coming as the magic weaves around it.
03[22:52] * Taishyr is now known as tai-extremelysick
[22:52] <Alicia> "Firstly, tell us what your contingency plan was if you failed to kill your targets on the initial attack," Alicia asks it.
[22:54] <Kotono> "Use several short range, field of vision teleports and establish a temporary base in a location to be determined," It answers, as the pentagram on it's forehead crackles with black sparks again.
06[22:56] * Alicia frowns slightly at that. "What does the sparking on the scar on your head signify?" she asks.
[22:59] <Kotono> "It is the mark of the Spark Hunters. The finger of Aesmadeva carves it into our skulls. When it sparks like this, one of it's powers is activating."
[23:00] <Alicia> "Which power?" Alicia asks, annoyed at the interpretation it's putting on 'full extent of your knowledge'.
[23:02] <Kotono> The sparks are growing brighter! "When our minds are compromised, it will negate the magic or kill us if it fails, to prevent loss of important information to targets who get lucky and defeat one of us."
[23:03] <Alicia> "Marie, tell me when the magic goes away from the spark?" Alicia asks her familiar as she casts a targetted dispel on the spark, leaving the dimensional anchor and suggestion spells alone.
[23:03] <Alicia> Marie dutifully studies the magical auras on the hamatula!
[23:03] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12 dispel
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 dispel and gets 15." [1d20=3]
[23:03] <Kotono> Alicia's first dispel does nothing to stop the magic coming from the pentagram on it's head. (Strong magic, by the way. You can roll for school if you wish.)
[23:04] <Alicia> roll 1d20+9 no reason not to
06[23:04] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+9 no reason not to and gets 28." [1d20=19]
06[23:04] * Alicia tries again, not wanting to have her interrogation cut short nor have their prisoner return to Baator.
[23:04] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12
06[23:04] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 and gets 15." [1d20=3]
[23:05] <Kotono> Once again, Alicia's magic fails! The sparks are starting to shroud the face of the hamatula in shadows!
[23:06] <Alicia> "You're not getting away that easily!" Alicia growls. "Mark of the spark, be cast to the dark!" she falls back on an old spellcasting crutch, not wanting to leave this to chance!
[23:06] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12
06[23:06] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 and gets 17." [1d20=5]
[23:07] <Kotono> Again, Alicia's magic cannot stand up to the pentagram! Antenora narrows her eyes, "Dammit..." she swears low. "Is there anything we can do?"
[23:10] <Alicia> "You're not going to dispel it with weak spells like that, Alicia - cut it off his head instead!" Marie suggests urgently, having been counting Alicia's spell usage and knowing she's running dry anyway.
[23:11] <Alicia> "Dammit!" Alicia curses, knowing her familiar is right. Stepping forward, she grabs the top of the barbed devil's head and brings Hell Striker to bear, flaying the skin from the hamatula's forehead to remove the magically sparking scar, even if she has to cut down to bone to do it!
[23:14] <Kotono> Alicia does improptu surgery, hacking at the pentagram! As she begins to cut it, she has an intense feeling of woe and danger. It makes her palms sweaty, her skin turning clammy.
[23:15] <Alicia> "It's not going to work!" Alicia trusts her instincts, stepping back. Surely they took precautions against this as well? She's going to have to dispel it! "Mystra, heed my call! Strip away this hateful dweomer from my sight, that this assassin may answer for his crimes!"
[23:16] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12
06[23:16] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 and gets 26." [1d20=14]
[23:16] <Kotono> This time, the sparking ceases!
[23:28] <Alicia> "Aura's gone! Quick, ask him stuff in case it comes back!" Marie calls over.
06[23:29] * Alicia has been utterly thrown off from her interrogation after all of that, but forges on after a second to compose herself! "What do you know of a devil named Esthan?" she asks impulsively. Wait, that wasn't what she... oh, who cares. He's probably a well connected fiend, so it's a good chance!
[23:35] <Kotono> "Esthan stands in the graces of the Constable of Nessus. He serves Aesmadeva as well. He trains our servants in magic at times. He embodies the perfect truth of Nessus, as any Pit Fiend does."
06[23:36] * Alicia snaps her fingers. Wheels within wheels here... but this is useful information, at least. "Do you know anything of his recent activities on the Prime?"
[23:37] <Kotono> "No, yet he stood behind us when Aesmadeva gave us our orders. He was to talk to him after we had left his infernal presence." The Hamatula's body quivers.
[23:38] <Alicia> "Aesmadeva personally gave you your orders for this mission? And Esthan was present at the time?" Alicia asks, raising an eyebrow. Well if this doesn't put a brand new spin on things...
[23:39] <Kotono> "Yes." The Hamatula's pentagram is starting to spark again, magic starting ot radiate once more.
[23:41] <Alicia> She doesn't have much time, nor the spells left to dispel it properly, she's going to have to go through her next questions quickly. "How many Spark Hunters are there in total?" Now to get to what she originally meant to ask - knowledge she can use to destroy the entire organisation.
[23:42] <Kotono> "13 True Spark Hunters. I am 11 of 13."
[23:44] <Alicia> "Tell me where your headquarters are, and describe them and their immediate surroundings in as much detail as you can remember," Alicia orders next, wanting information she could use to target a teleport.
[23:51] <Kotono> "They lie in Fortress Malsheem, within the Third Circle of Malsheem. It is nine chambers, each nine miles large. Each area is guarded by the True Blooded," More sparks start to come, it's pentagram going again, "The walls are of brass and gold, the floors of the stone of Nessus. The face of the King of Hell watches over us from every wall. There is no light."
[23:53] <Alicia> She was afraid it would be in Nessus, but it's perhaps unavoidable... Regardless, assaulting it would be far more difficult than taking the Halls of the Vanquished. "We're done," she announces, waving her hand and dismissing the Suggestion spell.
[23:54] <Kotono> The sparks on it's head start to sizzle and then stop entirely. Antenora looks to Alicia, then, 'Now what?' In a terse voice, 'What he is said is not light words.'
06[23:54] * Alicia thinks for a moment...
[23:54] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 planes Aesmadeva
06[23:54] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 planes Aesmadeva and gets 30." [1d20=10]
[23:54] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 planes Malsheem
06[23:54] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 planes Malsheem and gets 34." [1d20=14]
[23:55] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 planes Who would be happy to take a Spark Hunter off our hands?
06[23:55] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 planes Who would be happy to take a Spark Hunter off our hands? and gets 25." [1d20=5]
[23:59] <Alicia> "Now... you've been as helpful as you could be, but you're too dangerous for us to keep around here while you're conscious, even while weakened," Alicia explains to the Hamatula before striking it on the side of the head with the flat of Hell Striker!
[23:59] <Alicia> roll 1d20+22 -4 nonlethal
06[23:59] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+22 -4 nonlethal and gets 23." [1d20=1]
[23:59] <Alicia> roll 1d20+17 -4 nonlethal
06[23:59] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+17 -4 nonlethal and gets 28." [1d20=11]
Session Time: Mon Apr 13 00:00:00 2009
[00:00] <Alicia> roll 1d8+15+2d6
06[00:00] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d8+15+2d6 and gets 26." [1d8=5][2d6=2, 4]
[00:00] <Kotono> Clang! Another blow to the hamatula's head is enough to knock him back out!
[00:00] <Kotono> "What did all those names mean?" Commander Oberuth asks, as Pollyanna at last lowers her bow. "Aesmadeva, Malsheem, all of it."
06[00:01] * Alicia takes a deep breath and turns to the others. "I hate to admit it, but destroying the Spark Hunters is beyond us. I know little of Aesmadeva, but Malsheem is Asmodeus's personal fortress in the deepest layer of Hell. We won't be able to get in there easily, and getting out would be far harder."
[00:01] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 Marie planes Aesmadeva
06[00:01] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 Marie planes Aesmadeva and gets 23." [1d20=3]
[00:03] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 Antenora wanted to roll too, but SR was laggy
06[00:03] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 Antenora wanted to roll too, but SR was laggy and gets 24." [1d20=8]
[00:03] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 Antenora wanted to roll too, but SR was laggy
[00:03] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 Antenora wanted to roll too, but SR was laggy
06[00:03] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 Antenora wanted to roll too, but SR was laggy and gets 36." [1d20=20]
06[00:03] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 Antenora wanted to roll too, but SR was laggy and gets 21." [1d20=5]
[00:04] <Kotono> "It is beyond us," Antenora hangs her head, murmuring words under her breath in Celestial. "It is said that only a handful of mortals have ever been to that darkest pit of Hell. Perhaps one day, but if we can barely withstand a Spark Hunter's attack..."
[00:05] <Alicia> "We would've done far better if Alicia hadn't been caught by surprise without her gear!" Marie argues. "And there's only thirteen and we've taken down two - we could bleed them if they keep coming to us!"
[00:05] <Alicia> *bleed them dry
[00:05] <Kotono> "Alright." Oberuth grunts to all of that, "Fortunately, Seira's school is showing results and our new class in the Guard is gaining experience. Adding to the city's defenses is going to become an even larger priority."
[00:06] <Kotono> "Marie," Antenora turns to her, "Do you think that if we somehow reach Malsheem, that only the Spark Hunters will bother to fight us?"
[00:06] <Alicia> "No, I meant that if they keep coming here then eventually they'll run out," Marie explains.
[00:07] <Kotono> "If we live that long. Plus, he said he was 11 of 13. I'm not sure, but if that means he's one of the weakest?" Spreading her hands, "I'm not optimistic, that's all."
[00:07] <Alicia> "Be that as it may," Alicia raises her hand in a calming gesture, "We still have number 11 here to deal with. I'm not inclined to send him back to Hell where he can inform his superiors of everything he told us, and Antenora's earlier suggestion has some merit. Do you know of anywhere in Elysium we could take this fiend where he'd be kept safe from causing trouble ever again?"
[00:08] <Alicia> Marie thinks that over...
[00:08] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 plus whatever circumstance bonus she gets from having lived there?
06[00:08] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 plus whatever circumstance bonus she gets from having lived there? and gets 24." [1d20=4]
[00:08] <Kotono> "You know, why don't we take him to Dweomerheart or Celestia?" Antenora adds. "WE have friends in both places, or even Arborea."
[00:10] <Alicia> "I'm not sure where specifically, since it's outside my usual area," Marie admits, "But if we appeared with him in Elysium we'd probably get attention from people who do know what to do with him pretty quickly."
[00:12] <Alicia> "Alright..." Alicia nods to that. "So Marie and I will take him to Elysium tomorrow morning. For now just keep him under guard and bash his head every few hours to make sure he doesn't wake up?"
[00:14] <Kotono> "He won't," Oberuth says, drawing hsi sword. "I'm going to ensure that myself. If you're done with him, dismissed for now. Go rest and recover, that was not an easy battle from your report."
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[00:15] <Alicia> "There's still that ice devil probably in town, since he said they wouldn't teleport far," Marie cautions. "We could try searching for it?"
[00:16] <Kotono> "The three of us I can do that. Marie and I can fly without limit and detect evil." Antenora volunteers.
[00:16] <Kotono> *The three of us can do that
[00:17] <Alicia> "It would probably be best to stick together, considering how dangerous a combatant it could be. And... where's Jessica?" Alicia belatedly asks. Leaving her sister alone when she's a target doesn't sit well at all.
[00:18] <Kotono> "She's outside," Pollyanna speaks up.
[00:18] <Alicia> "Thanks, Pollyanna," Alicia gives the younger woman a smile. "Lets go get her?" With that she and her familiar head out.
[00:27] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
06[00:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 and gets 22." [1d20=6]
[00:27] <Kotono> roll 5d8
06[00:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 25." [5d8=7, 6, 4, 5, 3]
[00:27] <Kotono> roll 25*1.5
06[00:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 25*1.5 and gets 37.5."
[00:30] <Kotono> -------
[00:31] <Kotono> Thus Elle goes back to work! As Alicia, Antenora, Jessica and Marie linger, work goes on apace. It's only when Elle's scream comes from the back room that the tranqulity is shattered, Alice tearing away from her post and hurrying back in a run.
06[00:31] * Alicia likewise bolts into the room, Marie flying right behind her and both with weapons ready!
[00:33] <Kotono> Antenora and Jessica bring up the rear! Elle is working in a small room, a magic circle engraved onto the floor. A bench of stone and wood is where the bow sits, hissing and the mouth of it leering while emitting wisps of red and black. She is on one knee, clutching her chest.
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[00:33] <Kotono> "Elle!" Alice goes to her side in a bolt, "Do you need help?"
06[00:35] * Alicia likewise approaches Elle and attempts to heal her while Marie hangs back and covers the room with her bow.
[00:35] <Alicia> roll 10d4+10
06[00:35] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 10d4+10 and gets 31." [10d4=2, 4, 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 2, 4, 1]
[00:35] <Kotono> "I'm...okay. My protections got the worst of it," As you get closer, you see that the front of Elle's dress is gone. If there were men here, it would be indecent...if her flesh wasn't cracked and ruined, until Alicia heals it. "Someone left a present for someone trying to analyse the bow."
[00:37] <Alicia> "Accursed thing..." Alicia uses a mending cantrip to fix Elle's dress before she regards the bow. "Are you sure it's a one-time thing? It spoke earlier... it might have a fiendish intelligence all of its own."
[00:37] <Kotono> A few moments later, she scowls, looks down and murmurs words fo magic. Her dress mends as Alicia also casts, fixing doubletime. "It might. I got some information, but not all of it. Fortunately, I saved it for last. Regardless, I'm not trying it again."
06[00:40] * Alicia opens up her portable hole and promptly tosses the bow in. "If it's intelligent it can be confined along with its owner. I want nothing to do with it, either."
[00:48] <Kotono> "That's wise," Antenora murmurs. "What about the rest of it?"
[00:50] <Alicia> "We sell it all to Elle here," Alicia gestures to the mage, "Who gets a quarter herself for her part in the battle, naturally, and the rest gets split between you, me, and Donald." Alicia then sighs, "And I'll give my share right back to Elle, since I need a new bracelet of Friends for Jessica, and some more banishing arrows for Marie."
[00:50] <Kotono> Going over to it, Elle lists off the items and effects. After  abit of discussion, "And you want more banishing arrows and another bracelet? Give me a few days."
[00:50] <Kotono> "I'll help pay for the arrows and bracelet," Antenora speaks up, "It's worth the money."
[00:51] <Alicia> "Thanks," Alicia gives the erinyes a brief smile. "Shame about the tiger, though..." she deflates. "I'll need to see if there's something else I can get for Jessica that might last a bit longer."
[00:53] <Kotono> "I'll look into it. It's for a good cause for both of us," Chuckling now, "That's about all, I'm going to call it a day after that."
[00:54] <Alicia> "Oh, before we go," Alicia pauses, "Have any potions of invisibility handy? I'll buy one for Jessica, in case she gets caught by herself it'll give her a chance to retreat."
[00:55] <Kotono> "Sure," Elle says, going to get just that. OOC: Good here? Also, add that to your purchases and retabulate totals for Anty chipping in half and that new purchase?
[00:56] <Alicia> OOC: done
[00:56] <Kotono> OOC: Going to do anything or just move along to the next morning?
[00:57] <Alicia> OOC: nothing further I can do right now
[00:57] <Kotono> OOC: Who's going with you to drop off the devil?
[00:59] <Alicia> OOC: I'll take Marie, and suggest that Anty and Jessica maybe hang out near the garrison until I get back
[01:00] <Kotono> While Antenora and Jessica linger outside, Alicia and Marie go inside. They find the Spark Hunter still tied up, bound and unconcious. Guards salute as the two pass, Commander Oberuth in the room. "Going now," he asks, "It shouldn't be waking up for a year if I hit it as hard as I thought I did."
[01:05] <Alicia> "Good," Alicia nods. "Although its innate spell resistance could still be a problem, I have a way around that." Removing the chains pinning it to the wall, she opens up her portable hole and dumps the Hamatula inside before folding it up.
[01:05] <Alicia> "Should be back after noon, sir," she salutes to the commander before she and Marie vanish to Beleirin, the swampy layer of Elysium most commonly associated with imprisoning horrible evils best left forgotten.
[01:07] <Alicia> roll 5d100 if it matters, not aiming for anywhere in particular
06[01:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 5d100 if it matters, not aiming for anywhere in particular and gets 252." [5d100=82, 59, 46, 53, 12]
[01:08] <Kotono> Thus Alicia appears! A light mist is around you, as you stand on a sandbar in a swamp. Water moves sluggishly about, the swamp quiet. Yet the fog seems to have it's own light, like tendrils of illumination weaving around you.  The air is clean and clear.
06[01:09] * Alicia promptly opens up the portable hole (wouldn't do to have the prisoner suffocate) and dumps out the hamatula on the sand. She then folds it back up and pockets it. "So now we wait?" she asks her familiar.
[01:10] <Alicia> "Yeah, someone'll probably notice soon enough," Marie agrees amiably.
[01:13] <Kotono> Light bursts around you. Ahead, overwhelming radiance shines. It glows as the mists curls around it, it's form impossible to look at. Silver fire runs along it's body, the size of a titan, floating a foot over the water. Blue fire throbs in it's angelic wings, like the auras of magic made into a fiery form. In words that overwhelm you to hear, "In the name of the Mother of All Magic, I come." It's voice is neither male or female.
[01:13] <Kotono> "In the name of the Mother of All Magic, I come." It's voice is neither male or female.
[01:13] <Alicia> "Well that was quick!" Marie cheers.
[01:13] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 planes, who's this? Alicia
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 planes, who's this? Alicia and gets 21." [1d20=1]
[01:13] <Alicia> roll 1d20+20 planes, who's this? Marie
06[01:13] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+20 planes, who's this? Marie and gets 30." [1d20=10]
[01:16] <Alicia> "Honoured one, I am Alicia Reynes, servant of Mystra," Alicia bows respectfully before the deific servant, a hand over her chest. "I regret to sully this place with evil, but I bring with me number 11 of the 13 Spark Hunters."
[01:16] <Alicia> "We have not the capabilities to effectively bind such a creature on the Prime, nor do we wish to send it back to the Pit where it can report to its superiors and potentially regain its station."
[01:20] <Kotono> The hamatula rises into the air, shrieking. It's scream sounds far away, insignifigant. In a flash, it is emtombed in a clear gem, which glides into the swampwaters and vanishes below into it. "It will so be done. In this morning, a miracle has been given in Balmuria. While there are many difficult trials ahead for you, do not falter, for the Mother of All Magic will continue to watch over you."
[01:23] <Alicia> "Thank you," Alicia looks up and smiles. She'd avoided going directly to Dweomerheart rather than disturb her goddess with this, but it looks like She's taking an interest anyway. "I also have the creature's weapon, which we believe is intelligent. Likely it would be better kept safe here than anywhere else," she explains, opening up her portable hole and producing the vile longbow.
[01:26] <Kotono> The bow flies in the air, the mouth on it twisting into a grimace of terrified agony. It hovers around the Star of Mystra like a moon, up and down, swirling about in no pattern. "The enchantment on this weapon cannot be purified, true. However, your charge has the unique chance to destroy it. One of the conditions to lay it low is for a creature born of Baator's heritage to bear it as they preform a sacred deed. Mystra asks that you send yo
[01:26] <Kotono> they preform a sacred deed. Mystra asks that you send your charge Antenora out with the bow, so that she may sever it's magic apart once and for all."
[01:28] <Alicia> "Really?" an expression of surprise briefly flashes across Alicia's face. "What deed must she perform?"
[01:29] <Kotono> "That will be revealed to her, for this is her test and her trial as well." The bow flies away from the Star of Mystra, landing before Alicia. "It will be a matter she must overcome on her own, another step on the path she has chosen to walk."
[01:31] <Alicia> It's all Marie can do not to squeal happily at that, while Alicia simply picks up the bow and places it back in the hole. "I understand, and will see if she's willing," the paladin nods. She's a bit nervous to send Antenora out alone considering the current threat, but Mystra will surely provide...
[01:34] <Kotono> "She will provide," The Star of Mystra speaks, "Assay your nervousness. Know that Mystra is pleased with you and will continue to provide Balmuria and Kelara with her blessings. While the devil Esthan walks amid you, have no fear. As long as you have faith and hope, you will emerge triumphant."
06[01:36] * Alicia does feel considerably relieved to have this sort of backing. "Thank you - it sets my heart greatly at ease to hear that," she smiles at the star, having to squint a little in the face of its overwhelming light.
[01:37] <Kotono> "It is time. Return." With that, the light is gone. Alicia stands in the cell she was just in, back in the garrison.
[01:38] <Alicia> Well, that saves her having to wait a few hours. Alicia swaps the plane shift ring for the freedom of movement one and looks to see if the Commander is still around.
[01:38] <Kotono> Commander Oberuth is gone. The cell is empty now.
06[01:40] * Alicia heads out to find Antenora and Jessica while Marie flies along happily beside her. "Did you hear that?" the eladrin carols, "Mystra's got our backs on this one, Alicia!"
[01:41] <Kotono> Jessica and Antenora are watching some soldiers train while chatting. The chat stops as Alicia approaches, "How'd it go?" Jessica asks.
[01:43] <Alicia> "A Star of Mystra appeared to personally seal the fiend away," Alicia begins, "And also reassured us that Mystra is pleased and watching over us," she goes on with a slight smile.
[01:48] <Kotono> "Oh, I remember the one we saw! Isn't that an honor?" Jessica falls in step with Alicia, while Antenora hangs back.
[01:49] <Alicia> "Certainly more than I expected," Alicia admits. "The Star also said something else," she turns to the renegade erinyes, "Something for Antenora."
[01:49] <Kotono> "Huh?" Antenora blinks, turning her attention to Alicia, as a little surprised look blooms. "For me?"
[01:52] <Alicia> "That bow of the Hamatula's," Alicia begins. "Supposedly it can only be destroyed one way - if a creature born of Baator wields it in the performance of a sacred deed." From behind Alicia, Marie grins at Antenora with immeasurable good cheer.
[01:53] <Kotono> "Oh." Antenora blink-blinks. "Oh. I see, that means me, doesn't it?"
[01:56] <Alicia> "If you're willing, it would be a test you must overcome on your own, and a step along the path you've chosen," Alicia explains with all due seriousness.
[01:56] <Alicia> Said effect is ruined by Marie blurting out, "You could get those fluffy white wings you've dreamed of!"
[01:57] <Kotono> "Then..." Antenora looks to Alicia, "If that's what Mystra's saying, that's what I'll do. But, will everything be alright here, if I'm gone and you have to go off, Alicia?"
[02:00] <Alicia> "I don't think it's necessary that you go immediately," Alicia shakes her head. "We can wait until either Demedais or Seira returns before you shoulder this burden."
[02:01] <Kotono> "Then I'll wait for one of them," Antenora agrees, "I need a little time to think. Can I talk to you later, Alicia?"
[02:02] <Alicia> "Of course," Alicia replies gently, "Take all the time you need - I'll be there when you're ready."
[02:04] <Kotono> Antenora goes off without further word. Once she's gone, "As happy as I am for Antenora, it's going ot be strange if she's gone awhile." Jessica opines, before looking towards the path home, walking in that direction.
[02:06] <Alicia> "Hopefully it won't be anything that'll take too long," Alicia agrees, walking along with her sister. "Still, it'll be a good experience for her to go out and do something by herself outside of my shadow."
[02:08] <Kotono> "That might be the point." So considering as she walks, "What about you? How do you feel about it? I think Marie made her thoughts known."
[02:11] <Alicia> Marie grins happily at that while Alicia gives it more serious thought. "I've probably taken her for granted, thinking on it... I'm used to her always being around, or at least being safe at home while I'm out doing something dangerous. It's strange to be on the other side, even though realistically I know she can handle herself."
[02:12] <Kotono> "Yes. That and...I keep reading and hearing about outsiders. It's not like they're like us. They have a purpose, which isn't just lying around and keeping me company. But..." Looking over her shoulder at Alicia, "I also don't really think of her like that. She has wings, but she's my friend, too."
[02:13] <Alicia> "Outsiders are people too!" Marie chirps.
[02:14] <Kotono> "I'm sure you are, no matter what Antenora says," Jessica laughs.
[02:15] <Alicia> "They might think and feel differently from most people, but they're not impossible to relate to," Alicia shrugs. "Some are more notably inhuman, but that only makes them as different as an elf or a dragon. There's all sorts of creatures to be found, and enough similarities if you care to look."
[02:16] <Kotono> "Something to remember," Jessica says as the group heads towards home.

[Corwin]

[19:01] <Kotono> ---
[19:02] <Kotono> Thus Seira heads to the Temple of Waukeen. Past the merchants and sellers, finding Mia waiting for her. "Oh Seira, yo'ure here," she bubbles. "High Priest Gilartal told me you'd be along."
06[19:04] * Seira smiles at the bubbly acolyte. "Mia! Always a pleasure to see you." She leans a bit closer to her, whispering conspiratorially, "I have another idea for a magic-lite item we might find a market for."
[19:08] <Kotono> "Really? After that last failure, I'm all ears," Smiling, "I heard you came for something else, though, so we can talk about it while we go to the altar?"
06[19:08] * Seira blinks. "A failure? I thought you had the right design and opportunity."
[19:09] <Kotono> "Well yeah, but," Scratching her ear, "It kind of blew up part of Gond's Temple, 'member? I'm still not getting along so hot with that artisan...but don' tworry about that, it'll work itself out in time!" Smiling again as sh ewaves a hand, "What's your idea?"
06[19:11] * Seira frowns ever so slightly. "You know I could help with that," she chides Mia. "Sliding over little things like blowing up a temple during research. Once I'm done here, I'll see if I could help. If you wait too long, someone else might seize the chance!"
[19:12] <Kotono> "Oh, thanks!" Her smile growing, she takes Seira's hand. "I'll hold you to that promise!"
06[19:14] * Seira is all smiles once more! "I wouldn't have given it otherwise!" Heading inside towards the altar at a sedate pace, she says, "Getting back on track, have you ever used a sunrod or a tindertwig?"
[19:15] <Kotono> "Oh sure. They're useful when you're on the road," Passing past all the merchants and fountain, into the quieter back section of the open temple, "Why do you ask?"
01[19:17] <Seira> "Perishables have their place, but are they really practical over the long haul?" Seira asks her. "You mentioned being on the road, and that's fine, but what if we wanted to keep the city borders lit to spot intruders more easily? What if we wanted light out in the streets after dark? Using lots of torches is a pain, and so is designing lamps that wouldn't go out at the first rain."
[19:18] <Kotono> "Magic, you mean?" Continuing on as they head to the altar, "Or a new form of alchemy?"
01[19:20] <Seira> "I'm hoping to try both approaches," Seira responds. "You've seen the floating balls of light I use at my inn, right? Well, I don't need something that would last for thousands of years, so a simplified version would do. And at the same time, we could try and research an alchemical approach that might be cheaper and have different applications while using those artifacts as inspiration!"
[19:21] <Kotono> "Right." Nodding along as she goes to the altar, "It would have to be cheaper than using like magic, though, or the market would bera out using magic."
06[19:24] * Seira nods. "If you succeed with the goblins, then having a cheap supply of perishable components might make the difference." She considers. "The final price needs to be below fifty gold, or it's pretty futile, though."
[19:26] <Kotono> "The lower the better." Stopping at the altar, "Let me think that over. Anyway, I was supposed to do the invocation for your purification here? Apparently it doesn't really agree with the High Priest so much. Are you ready?"
01[19:28] <Seira> "Take your time," Seira agrees. "I want to bring the past glories, and I could if I used my resources fully, but what happens if I'm not around? I don't want to leave behind relics, but to open the door to useful items anyone can use, not just the very rich. A middle ground between magic and the mundane."
[19:30] <Kotono> "Yes. I mean, until a few years ago, magic was so rare. Now it's becoming outright common in this city." Leaning forward, "But even then, magical services aren't cheap."
06[19:31] * Seira nods. "And until we can easily craft such things as barrels of lots of tasty neverending food it would be nice to start somewhere!" she agrees. "Also, I'm pretty sure I'm ready."
[19:32] <Kotono> "Right," Using a pair of metal tongs, Mia lifts up the Night's Circle to the altar. "Okay, this is my first time doing this, I'm going to go slow to make sure I get it right. Just wait a few, Seira." she says, starting to concentrate and pray.
06[19:33] * Seira observes with interest, as it's hardly the first time she has needed to wait in her life.
[19:35] <Kotono> Thus, Seira waits! Mia calls on names in a whisper, praying! She nods after a minute or so, "Touch it and you'll understand what you need to do," she says. "May Waukeen watch over you and make sure your trip is both good and profitable!"
01[19:36] <Seira> "Thanks! May your own research bear fruit soon!" Seira returns, doing as she was instructed.
[19:38] <Kotono> Touching the chakram, Seira understands! She must follow the trade roads to the east. It is Waukeen's will that there one day be a safe overland trade route through the Barbarian Lands to Pallanth. There is one that will oppose it, hidden away in a 100 foot hill in the Barbarian Lands. Travel to the northeast and find it, and ensure he will not be a problem by hook or crook.
06[19:41] * Seira is left somewhat confused, as surely the planned portals would be more efficient, until she recognizes the value of redudnancy. "Not a problem!" she states confidently, before tilting her head as she gazes at Mia. "Well. Slight problem. Is this a go alone sort of thing?"
[19:45] <Kotono> "According to what I read, yes. It's meant to be a trial and a deed of a spirit against the evil within."
01[19:48] <Seira> "I guess I'll leave Lagann home this time, then." Seira frowns. "It would be a bit lonely." Pausing, she tells the orb, "Please only stab the bad people while I'm gone."
[19:57] <Kotono> Lagann agrees in Seira's mind, words flowing as there is a faint clink of metal all around her.
01[19:59] <Seira> "East it is, then," Seira repeats to herself out loud. "I guess I'll go." She eyes the chakram, before picking it up and placing it at her belt. "Any recent news of the Barbarian Lands, Mia?"
[20:02] <Kotono> "There was a giant in who had soe chained up goblins a little while ago. Now that I think about it, it was the same day as that explosion..." Rubbing the back of her head, "I hear there's some wild women in there as well, worshipping someone called Jannath."
01[20:03] <Seira> "I met them," Seira responds. "They throw a great party!"
[20:07] <Kotono> "Heh, heh," Mia smiles, "Good luck, Seira!"
01[20:09] <Seira> Despite the drain on her very essense that the chakram maintains, Seira smiles back. "What Waukeen wants, Waukeen gets! I'll be back in a flash!"
[20:09] <Kotono> OOC: Taking off, eh? Any preparations or note or just heading right out?
01[20:10] <Seira> OOC: I'll bring the ring of teleport along, but that's it. Lagann will stay home.
[20:14] <Kotono> OOC: Right.
01[20:14] <Seira> OOC: I'll roll FL if/when I need it.
[20:14] <Kotono> OOC: Heading east how long before you start to go north?
01[20:15] <Seira> OOC: I'll start going north around the area where the giant smith was, since it seems like the giant area
[20:15] <Kotono> roll 1d100
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[20:16] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[20:16] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 86." [1d100=86]
[20:16] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[20:16] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 93." [1d100=93]
[20:16] <Kotono> Seira travels east and north for two days! She passes into the Barbarian Lands, making a good time. She's traveling htrough the forests right now, making a soild pace...OOC: Make a listen check, Seira?
01[20:16] <Seira> roll 1d20
06[20:16] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20 and gets 2." [1d20=2]
[20:21] <Kotono> It's pretty quiet here. Nothing of note is happening - that is, until a pair of goblins dart out 30 feet ahead of Seira! They have shortbows readied and drawn, calling, "Hey you!" In rough Common," Stop right there!"
06[20:22] * Seira stops. "Hey," she calls back to them in Common. "What's up?"
[20:23] <Kotono> "Arms up! Don't make a move to your weapons," The left goblin calls. "You're going to do what we tell you or you'll get an arrow!"
01[20:25] <Seira> "Now that's just rude," Seira chides him, nevertheless raising her arms. "On whose authority are you trying to stop me from traveling farther?"
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[20:26] <Kotono> "The authority of this arrow, elf blooded!" The other goblin hisses, while the other one starts to look long and hard at Seira. "You got any gold on you?"
06[20:27] * Seira appears to think about it, looking over the goblins with a critical eye. Surely they are evil to rob innocent travelers without provocation!
[20:28] <Kotono> They're wearing dirty clothes, having a quiver of arrows slung over their backs. One has a few clay jars on a belt at his hip. The one on the left is evil, the on on the right isn't.
06[20:29] * Seira mulls over this. "Alright, let me ask this differently. I heard in Balmuria that there were giants in these parts that pretty much enslaved goblins and had them do their bidding. Are you like that, or is this an independant operation?"
[20:30] <Kotono> "You're asking too many questions!" The one on the right says, voice rising, "Just give us some gold!"
01[20:34] <Seira> Even her nigh-infinite patience has limits. "Do you even know who you're holding up?" Seira asks, though this time her incredulity is eclipsed by anger.
01[20:34] <Seira> OOC: Can I intimidate them now?
[20:34] <Kotono> OOC: Sure.
01[20:35] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 fun times
06[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+23 fun times and gets 25." [1d20=2]
[20:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+4
[20:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+3
06[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+4 and gets 13." [1d20=9]
06[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+3 and gets 7." [1d20=4]
[20:38] <Kotono> The two goblins stare and start to shake. "W-who are you?" The one on the right asks in a little voice.
01[20:40] <Seira> "Ah, now we're getting places," Seira says pleasantly. "I'm Seira. I would say it's a pleasure to meet you, but it's really not. You are directing bows at me, and even though they would be ineffective it's hard to resist setting you on fire. Please place them on the ground and answer my previous question."
[20:42] <Kotono> The one on the left drops his bow, while the one on the right holds onto it. "Um...we're just trying to strike out on our own and get some traveling money!" The one on the left blurts out. "We ain't got nothing to do with those giants!"
01[20:43] <Seira> "Where are you traveling?" Seira asks in a conversational tone of voice, lowering her hands now that there's hardly any need for it.
[20:43] <Kotono> "Um...maybe south, maybe west? Outof here!" The one on the left ontinues to blurt, knees knocking1
01[20:44] <Seira> "Why travel somewhere else, though? Isn't this your home?"
[20:45] <Kotono> "W-we want to get outta here!" The left goblin continues. "Time to move on and away from the giants!"
01[20:46] <Seira> "Do you have any useful skills?" Seira asks reasonably. "You could just try working to get the money. I bet it'd be quicker, too, and far less deadly!"
[20:48] <Kotono> "Who wants to hire goblins as mercenaries? WE're fighters!" The one on the right proclaims. "Not farmers or herders ora nything like that!"
01[20:49] <Seira> "My first was really alchemy, but I actually would. I don't really discriminate based on race." Seira tilts her head curiously. "How about it?"
01[20:49] <Seira> *first thought
[20:53] <Kotono> "Y-y-you would? Really?" The one on the left gawks, "Really?" The one on ther ight stares with shaking hands, "But aren't you some sort of freakishly powerful wizard, if the stories are true?" The goblin on the right squints.
06[20:54] * Seira nods. "I am a powerful wizard, yes. Didn't you hear the stories about wizards? They like to hire people to do things for them. It makes them happy."
[20:55] <Kotono> "W-well then," The one on the left takes a breath, "What sort of work do you have, anyway? H-how much does it pay? How dangerous is it?"
[20:56] <Kotono> "It's not some sort of frightening experiments, is it?" The other one shudders. "I hear there was a w-wizard years ago that di dthat. Turned goblins into horrible horrible things!"
01[20:56] <Seira> "Oh, that?" Seira snorts. "Yeah, that happened. I killed him. He wasn't a very nice wizard, now was he?"
[20:57] <Kotono> OOC: Make a bluff check here?
01[20:57] <Seira> roll 1d20+12 believe me!
06[20:58] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+12 believe me! and gets 14." [1d20=2]
[20:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+1
06[20:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+1 and gets 19." [1d20=18]
[20:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+1
06[20:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+1 and gets 18." [1d20=17]
[20:59] <Kotono> The two stare long at Seira, but don't reply immediately. "Really, but...so h-how much exactly, anyway?"
06[21:02] * Seira looks a bit confused. "Really. Unless there were more like him? But I'm not like that. Any research I do is on stuff like precious metals." She consider the matter of salary. "Like I said, I'm not into discrimination, so you would get paid same as any normal Guard recruit just starting out."
[21:06] <Kotono> "Really?" The one on the left considers for a time, "They'd take goblins in...well..."
[21:06] <Kotono> The one on the right stares long at Seira as they consider. "It's worth a try," he mutters.
01[21:08] <Seira> "You could either travel with me for a bit until I return to Balmuria, or come over with a letter of recommendation I'll draft for you," Seira tells the goblins. "Either way, you want to make a living and get respect, right? As long as you keep to the rules, which are pretty easy to follow, you'll have all that and more!"
[21:10] <Kotono> The two look to each other, whispering away for a time. This goes on for maybe a full minute, before the one on the right looks back. "Give us the letter," He says, "We'll take that."
06[21:15] * Seira takes out her writing supplies and drafts a simple letter to him in Elven briefly detailing the situation and asking him about integrating the goblins in hopes of getting more recruits if this turns out well. "The first hurdle you'll have to overcome is trusting me that this," Seira hands the sealed letter over, "says what I say it does.
01[21:15] <Seira> If you can't trust those who would be your commanding officers, then there's little point in trying." She smiles. "But if you can do this, then a whole new world of opportunity opens before you!"
[21:16] <Kotono> The letter is taken. "We'll see," He says, before the two eye Seira and beat a hasty, quick retreat from her, heading towards the southwest.
06[21:17] * Seira certainly hopes they'll take her advice, before proceeding onwards. It is a shame; she should have asked them about the landmark Waukeen had described to her.
[21:31] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[21:31] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 33." [1d100=33]
[21:31] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[21:31] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 74." [1d100=74]
[21:45] <Kotono> The next several days pass without incident. Your trip deeper in is not opposed, it is in fact peaceful.  On the ninth day as she travels, just past noon, something curious happen.s The ground trembles and shakes, lightly rustling the trees and everything around.
01[21:47] <Seira> Dragons-- Seira stops herself. That's not likely. Which leaves giants. Discarding her illusory appearance, she tries to see if she can gain some altitude without too much trouble to see better into the distance.
[21:48] <Kotono> The shaking stops as Seira takes off for flight. She flies up, dodging a few falling branches as she does. Seira can see a lot of loose branches and see a few old trees tipple over as far as the eye can see.
06[21:49] * Seira decides to clear the treetops and then make way towards the spot where trees have toppled over to investigate.
[21:50] <Kotono> Seira clears the treetops. From here, she can see that many a tree fell. But more fell far on the horizon, to the northwest. It's several miles away from here, her perspective granting her great visibility.
01[21:51] <Seira> That certainly seems like an invitation, and Seira flies in that direction!
[21:53] <Kotono> Seira flies for perhaps an hour. At this point she sees that most of the trees ahead have been knocked over. Rising out of the ground is a hill, a tall hill. Cracks run along it's surface, like a dome about to shatter open.
01[21:55] <Seira> With a casting of Heroism and See Invisibility, Seira approaches!
[21:56] <Kotono> Lowering down, Seira sees that the hill is horribly cracked. The ground quivers every few seconds, pushing outward and strained more each time.
06[21:57] * Seira tries to spot an entrance, either artificial or formed from a crack so wide she could pass through.
[21:57] <Kotono> OOC: Spot check then?
01[21:58] <Seira> roll 1d20+12
06[21:58] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+12 and gets 24." [1d20=12]
[21:58] <Kotono> There are several cracks big enough to wiggle down and through if Seira wishes. The hill is latticed with cracks now, seriously damaged.
06[21:59] * Seira finds one that wouldn't get her trapped should a quiver occur just as she's squeezing in, before proceeding inside.
[22:00] <Kotono> The hill expands out downward several hundred feet. At the bottom is some sort of bottom, but it's so dark and deep that Seira can't tell. However, Seira can see something rising up from it! A bird's screetch echos overwhelmingly from below. Whatever it is, the shadowy outline is HUGE! Dragonsized and then some!
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01[22:04] <Seira> There's really no time to waste, then. Though it might be futile, Seira calls upon Stoneskin and casts Shield, Mirror Image and Draconic Might before proceeding below. If her caution is unwarranted, then all she'd done is wasted a few spells.
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[22:16] <Kotono> As Seira invokes Stoneskin and Shield, she can see something rising up! It's absolutely huuuuge! It's some sort of gigantic bird, flying upward at a charge! It's plumage is a pleasant gold color, cloaked and only faintly visible in the few strands of sunlight that trickle from the broken hill! OOC: You got two spells off, but something is obviously coming up at you and coming up pretty fast.
01[22:17] <Seira> OOC: Stoneskin is swift, so I've got Shield and MI up?
[22:18] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
01[22:18] <Seira> Darkness doesn't trouble Seira, and she's ready for anything, be it negotiate, dodge or retaliate!
01[22:18] <Seira> roll 1d4+4
06[22:18] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d4+4 and gets 7." [1d4=3]
01[22:18] <Seira> roll 1d10+10 FL
06[22:19] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d10+10 FL and gets 20." [1d10=10]
01[22:19] <Seira> roll 1d20+16
06[22:19] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+16 and gets 27." [1d20=11]
[22:19] <Kotono> Seira waits! It's only 100 feet down now and rising fast! It's huge and rising fast, right towards the upwards! Notably, it's going to take up a lot of space as it rises. Even if it's not coming for Seira, it's going to be hard to dodge!
01[22:26] <Seira> The advantageous move is to strike at the gigantic roc while she has the chance, but even if it's as mindless as its smaller brethen, Seira doesn't want to attack first. She resigns herself to withdrawing through the crack and flying off to the side, opting to see what the roc would do once out of the dome.
[22:29] <Kotono> Flying out, Seira hurries along! It's a good move, as the impact sends the hill shattering! Dirt, stone and wood go flying! As the roc emerges, the sunlight makes it's body glitter like gold!  It circles above the hill, and in Auran, "Free!"
01[22:30] <Seira> It is a language Seira knows! "That's nice to hear," she calls over to the orc in Auran, her images echoing her words. "Who trapped you there, if I might ask?"
01[22:31] <Seira> OOC: amusing typo, but roc
[22:31] <Kotono> OOC: Roc yes. Snerk.
[22:34] <Kotono> The roc flies about, it's wings making small gales of wind with it's flaps. It comes around to Seira after several circuits of the area. It's eyes are like pools of gold and brown fieldstone mixed together. "I care not anymore, for I am free! Free at long last! My heart beats again! My thoughts are free! The sun shines on me!"
06[22:37] * Seira takes a good look. Though it's a primitive means of judging character, knowing whether the roc reads as evil would make this black and white once more! Until she has proof of the creature's darkened heart, however, she responds with an honest sympathy, "Having your thoughts hijacked is one of the worst things that could happen to you, yes. And having the sun around is nice."
01[22:37] <Seira> She gives the roc a midair bow as best as she can. "I'm Seira. What's your name?"
[22:39] <Kotono> The roc continues to fly about. It only answers after a little time. "I have no name. My kind do not require them. If you must call me something, Roc suffices. Then Seira, who are you and why do you come to this place as I am freed?"
01[22:41] <Seira> "I was asked to investigate this hill." Seira gestures at the now-shattered formation. "I have received a vague warning about a threat of some sort, but it wasn't very clear, thus my questions about the nature of your captor. Even if my investigation doesn't bear fruit, however, I would still like to help someone who had been trapped unjustly."
[22:43] <Kotono> The bird's attention is all on Seira now. "Who told you? Why? Answer my questions first."
01[22:45] <Seira> "Waukeen. She requested my help in this matter." Seira gestures at the chakram at her belt. "Apparently, it is the best way to destroy Shar's hold on this nasty weapon."
[22:46] <Kotono> "I care little for your task, dog of Waukeen. Out of my sight!"
[22:47] <Kotono> The roc's beak snaps fiercely as it's wings flap harder.
01[22:48] <Seira> "What is it with me and rude people this week?" Seira mutters. "Do you have a problem with Waukeen?" she asks, raising her voice. "I find it hard to believe that she was the one who trapped you here. If that is what you're implying, do you have any proof? And if not, why not accept help when it's freely offered? I would do it even if I didn't have a task to finish at this place."
[22:50] <Kotono> You can see the fury in the bird's eyes, a very unanimalistic look. "A charlatan of Waukeen resulted in my loss of my previous perch, thus my cursed travel to this land that resulted in my imprisonment! I want nothing to do with the servant of such a dog of a Goddess!"
06[22:52] * Seira considers the roc's words. "It may well be true," she admits. "Until recently, Waukeen's influence on this world was tenuous at best due to the seals placed upon it. Someone claiming to follow her or even genuinely thinking they were might have done this to you, but I would like to assure you that it was not the will of Waukeen herself.
01[22:52] <Seira> As proof of that, why not let me reimburse you to restore her good name? I could help you find a better perch than what you had, and make other reparations."
[22:56] <Kotono> OOC: Make a diplo check?
01[22:56] <Seira> roll 1d20+26
06[22:56] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+26 and gets 43." [1d20=17]
[23:00] <Kotono> The roc's gaze is terrible to view, "Prove it. Prove to me that you are sincere, Waukeenite. I know your type would sooner part with your lives than your money. Give me gold or jewels to hold, to prove that you are not another worthless charlatan."
01[23:04] <Seira> This is a problem. She really does like to have cash. The real issue, however, is that she lacks funds right now. The same goes for jewels, naturally. She somehow doubts the roc would be pleased with a hundred gold and change. In the end, Seira withdraws a small ioun stone.
01[23:04] <Seira> "I don't have much in way of mundane funds on me," she admits. "But this stone is very expensive, and doubly so for a mage like me. It increases my magical prowess, and right now I'm using it to compensate for the curse laid upon me by the chakram."
[23:06] <Kotono> "You are a wizard? How do I not know you offer me a chunk of stone with a passing illusion of magic on it and not something of true value? Do you not have anything of gold or jewels?"
06[23:07] * Seira points at the images floating around her. "Well, yes, I am." She fishes in her pockets before withdrawing her money pouch and showing the insides to the roc. "You could have that instead if you would like, but the stone is worth more than twenty times this."
[23:08] <Kotono> "Give me both, then."
[23:08] <Kotono> OOC: Gah.
[23:08] <Kotono> "Give me both, then."
[23:09] <Kotono> The roc at last looks up to Seira, intent.
06[23:10] * Seira blinks, but then looks dubiously at the roc. Nevertheless, she quickly shrugs and drops the ioun stone in the pouch, draws it closed and offers it on her outstretched hand.
[23:11] <Kotono> The claws of the roc take the bag tightly, nearly ripping it out of Seira's hand. "Fine. This other, better perch. Where do you speak of?"
01[23:12] <Seira> "I can think of several options. The real question is what you are looking for in a home," Seira responds. In a way, it seems like a test run for her future employment with Ajan. "Such as climate, and whether you would prefer an isolated area or one near others you could talk to or visit."
[23:14] <Kotono> "Mountains. Warm mountains and solitude. Nothing more, nothing less."
01[23:15] <Seira> "Are you troubled by lightning and electricity? I believe regulars rocs would be, but you're anything but that."
06[23:15] * Seira feels a bit sad that he doesn't fancy the cold, since having a roc live near her winter home would've been grand.
[23:17] <Kotono> "Lightning and electricty? I have no love of them...but do you speak of the natura lightnings or another source of them?"
01[23:20] <Seira> "Shocker lizards. We have lots of them in the Galkass Mountains. So much that they can be a nuisance even for a wizard like me. But I have ways of dealing with them, and they're hardly everywhere," Seira elaborates. "The mountains themselves are very pleasant and reasonably warm, and while not entirely isolated, hardly anyone ever comes to visit them.
01[23:20] <Seira> If this does not suit you, I could make enquiries with my friends in the south."
[23:21] <Kotono> The roc's gaze turns to Seira, Those pests taste good for a light snack. I will see this Galkass Mountains you speak of, then."
06[23:23] * Seira nods, and tries to estimate whether her ring is capable of teleporting the both of them.
01[23:26] <Seira> "At the speed I travel, it would take... oh, a couple of weeks?" Seira estimates. "Unfortunately I cannot teleport us both straight to the destination. Unless you have faster means of travel for us both, if I just serve as guide?"

[Corwin]

[19:14] <Kokokokokoko> <Seira> "Shocker lizards. We have lots of them in the Galkass Mountains. So much that they can be a nuisance even for a wizard like me. But I have ways of dealing with them, and they're hardly everywhere," Seira elaborates. "The mountains themselves are very pleasant and reasonably warm, and while not entirely isolated, hardly anyone ever comes to visit them.
[19:14] <Kokokokokoko> <Seira> If this does not suit you, I could make enquiries with my friends in the south."
[19:14] <Kokokokokoko> > The roc's gaze turns to Seira, Those pests taste good for a light snack. I will see this Galkass Mountains you speak of, then."
[19:14] <Kokokokokoko> * Seira nods, and tries to estimate whether her ring is capable of teleporting the both of them.
[19:14] <Kokokokokoko> <Seira> "At the speed I travel, it would take... oh, a couple of weeks?" Seira estimates. "Unfortunately I cannot teleport us both straight to the destination. Unless you have faster means of travel for us both, if I just serve as guide?"
[19:15] <Kokokokokoko> The roc starts to fly, "Guide. Come here and get on my back. It will be far faster than your small flight."
01[19:16] <Seira> "To be fair, I can teleport myself just fine," Seira says, following the roc's instruction and rendezvousing with it. "Although I'd love to learn how to fly faster, of course. Do you think that's something that comes with age?"
[19:21] <Kokokokokoko> The roc starts to fly, the forest becoming small and tiny below as it ascends, then begins to fly fast! "Size and time."
06[19:23] * Seira gives the roc directions, consulting her maps of the region from time to time to keep them on course. "Working on the size, with magic and all. Time's not something I have much of, given all the nasty fiends that seem drawn to Prime."
[19:29] <Kokokokokoko> The roc doesn't immediately reply, soaring ot the southwest in the meantime. Far below the Barbarian Lands are a vast sea of green, passing on by. OOC: Do you want to chat or skip along some, Cor? Your call.
01[19:30] <Seira> OOC: We can skip if it's not chatty
[19:36] <Kokokokokoko> Time passes. It's a few days of travel, making far faster time. There are occasional breaks, the roc diving at wild rivers and coming out with fish in both talons, swallowing them down whole. But it's pace is relentless, save for rest and food. Soon, the Galkass mountains loom to the southwest, coming closer and closer.
06[19:38] * Seira directs the roc to the mountain where Kondrux's lair used to be. Even if she later uses the lair itself, the mountain top should be more than comfortable for her new friend.
[19:41] <Kokokokokoko> He flies there, the mountains stretching out all around. His eyes sweep over the mountains as you ascend higher, "I can see them, hiding in holes or skittering like vermin over the ground."
01[19:42] <Seira> "Want me to clear the area enough for an approach?" Seira suggest. She certainly has enough fire for that.
[19:43] <Kokokokokoko> The roc does not answer as you ascend to that lofty mountain, circling over it's peaks. Instead, it bellows forth a great bird cry! The sound echos chaotically in the peaks, crashing around like the hammers of an angry God. Should any linger as I descend down, do what you will to them."
06[19:45] * Seira keeps an eye out! Size is useful for intimidation as well, that much is obvious.
[19:45] <Kokokokokoko> OOC: Make a spot check for reference?
01[19:46] <Seira> roll 1d20+10 sure
06[19:46] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+10 sure and gets 21." [1d20=11]
[19:59] <Kokokokokoko> As the bird chooses a peak, flying around it, Seira can see most of the lizards have scurried away. Only one or two stay out, heads poking out of burrow holes in the mountain.
06[20:01] * Seira encourages this behavior with a handy fireball!
01[20:01] <Seira> roll 10d6 fire~
06[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 10d6 fire~ and gets 35." [10d6=4, 3, 4, 4, 6, 2, 4, 1, 3, 4]
[20:05] <Kokokokokoko> Woosh! Three lizards are burnt alive, charred and fried! The few others skitter away and into the holes entirely, out of sight!
01[20:07] <Seira> "So what do you think?" Seira asks matter of factly. "Due to those critters, it's basically unclaimed. There was a dragon living here, but he was very bad so now he doesn't live here anymore. You'll have peace, quiet, food and warmth! Plus the view is great! Why, there is a little grove not far from here that's very pastoral!"
[20:11] <Kokokokokoko> Flying, the roc lands atop the tallest peak in the vicinity. It perches here, looking over the domain, then up at the sky. It is quiet for a time, it's wings folding back. "I like these mountains. Get off here and wait. I shall explore these mountains on my own for a time."
01[20:12] <Seira> roll 1d20+4 epic sense motive!
06[20:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+4 epic sense motive! and gets 16." [1d20=12]
[20:14] <Kokokokokoko> roll 1d20+1
06[20:14] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokoko rolls 1d20+1 and gets 16." [1d20=15]
01[20:15] <Seira> "Sure thing!" Seira says cheerfully, quite trustworthy!
[20:17] <Kokokokokoko> OOC: Going to do anything but wait and kill time?
01[20:17] <Seira> OOC: I guess I could use the chance to refresh my spells, but that's it.
[20:19] <Kokokokokoko> roll 1d100
06[20:19] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 20." [1d100=20]
[20:23] <Kokokokokoko> Several hours pass. The duskfall is coming as the roc at last returns. It descends, perching atop the mountain once more. It looks down to Seira, "Perhaps you are the exception that proves the rule."
01[20:25] <Seira> "Or you just had bad luck with servants of Waukeen in the past?" Seira counters. "She clearly felt bad about it and sent me along. Not to brag or anything, but I hold a reasonably high position in her clergy, and I wouldn't if my views were aberrant or ran counter to her wishes."
[20:31] <Kokokokokoko> The roc's gaze travels down, "Perhaps."
01[20:32] <Seira> "Spend some time here," Seira offers. "You said you liked it, right? I'll come back some time and bring others for you to meet. It's unreasonable for you to believe me like that straight away, but I think it's like flying. Time helps." She frowns suddenly. "I'm not sure size would, though, in this case."
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[20:38] <Kokokokokoko> "My nest will be here."
[20:38] <Kokokokokoko> The roc flaps it's wings once, before alightning up from it's perch once more.
03[20:39] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
01[20:39] <Seira> "Sure thing! Anything else I could help you with?"
[20:43] <Kokokokokoko> "I am sufficient."
06[20:44] * Seira nods. "I'll be going, then. If you ever need me, contact Balmuria." Seira points in the right direction. "I doubt you could miss it. Pretty city."
[20:45] <Kokokokokoko> With it's wings folded up, the roc begins to perch there. "If you are not the exception to the rule, perhaps I will."
01[20:46] <Seira> With a wave, Seira teleports back to the temple to Waukeen in Balmuria.
[20:46] <Kokokokokoko> OOC: d100.
01[20:47] <Seira> roll 1d100 ring
06[20:47] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 ring and gets 79." [1d100=79]
[20:47] <Kokokokokoko> Woosh! Seira appears in front of the fountain at dusk. The Temple is still noisy, but quieting down. Shops outside are shutting for the night, merchants heading for inns to rest.  The few that are immediately about give Seira a look, though not too much of one.
06[20:48] * Seira gives them a nod, before proceeding inside. Mia should be found easily enough, and if not, she could afford the search.
[21:03] <Kokokokokoko> OOC: Okay, while loot is figured out for whatever, you wanted to talk to Elle?
01[21:04] <Seira> OOC: Yes!
[21:05] <Kokokokokoko> Elle is found at her shop as always. Finding her in her back rooms, and sitting down for a drink, "How've you been? I haven't seen you around Balmuria lately."
01[21:07] <Seira> "I've been going through forests and all that good stuff," Seira tells her. "Met a roc. He was intelligent and really, really large. Huge. Larger than an adult dragon."
[21:10] <Kokokokokoko> Elle whistles, sipping a glass of wine before going up to a bookshelf. As she does, "Did you fight it?"
01[21:11] <Seira> "I wanted to. But I'm not really as rash as some people think, so I just befriended it instead." Seira pauses briefly, before clarifying, "Without fighting." She mulls over this for a few more moments. "Maybe he'll agree to fight me for fun some other time."
[21:14] <Kokokokokoko> "Oh good." Coming back with a book, carried like it's somewhat disdainful, held out a foot in front of her, "There's good news and bad news. The good news is that someone left a powerful magical tome for you as a gift."
06[21:14] * Seira shakes her head at Elle. "Don't you know it's customary to give the bad news first, so that there's something left to soften the blow?"
[21:15] <Kokokokokoko> "Hehehe." Without much of a smile, "The bad news is that it was left in care of Alicia by the devil Esthan."
06[21:16] * Seira looks at Elle askance. "Are you trying to tell me that Alicia cut a deal with Esthan?"
[21:17] <Kokokokokoko> "No. It was more complicated than that. He appeared...they fought...Alicia wasn't able to touch him. He derided her and asked her to join him. When she refused, he smiles and said he'd left a gift. These were it; the book left for you will sharpen your mind."
01[21:18] <Seira> "Huh. No strings attached, no promises on our side?"
[21:21] <Kokokokokoko> "You'd have to ask Alicia for better clarity, but yes. He left a book for you, Alicia and Demedais. Rare books I can't reproduce. Nearly a hundred thousand gold coins in value all combined."
06[21:24] * Seira is impressed by Esthan producing such a book and parting with it so easily even more than she is with his ability to avoid Alicia's attacks. "Let me see. My mind got sharpened by the remnants of Daa-vid's magic and a crazy pit fiend. An evil icy goddess made me stronger. I guess I'll thank Esthan kindly for bringing me one step closer to defeating him?"
[21:24] <Kokokokokoko> "You know, there's so much I could say to that." Elle puts the book down on the table, "Alicia said it was your choice. She was going to burn hers, so as not to be in debt to Esthan."
01[21:28] <Seira> "I have more resources to draw upon, now," Seira muses. "Don't worry, I am no longer desperate to blindly jump into things just to keep up with the outsiders. I've been meaning to Commune with Wakueen, in large part due to meeting the roc I mentioned, so I could spare a couple of questions on this. If there are secret strings attached, Waukeen could warn me away from this course of action."
01[21:28] <Seira> She twists her face, then. "Could you ask Alicia to wait on the book-burning until I've done that, Elle? And even if she doesn't feel like using a book Waukeen's decided to clear as safe, tell her I'm offering to buy it off her hands? She could give the money to an orphanage or another worthy cause."
[21:37] <Kokokokokoko> "I would if she was in Balmuria. She left the day after," Elle shakes her head. "Commander Oberuth said she was going away from this world, to one of the realms beyond for a time."
01[21:39] <Seira> "I might leave again soon, so I'm really asking you for when she returns," Seira elaborates. "After all, either of us could use a Sending, but it's neither an urgent matter nor one I'd want to discuss over twenty five words or less."
[21:41] <Kokokokokoko> "I will then. Where are you going," Elle inquires with a littl esmile, "Zipping off to the far ends of the known world again?"
01[21:42] <Seira> "In a way, yes. Elle, I can't tell you everything since it's a secret only few of us know and it's best to keep it that way, but remember the trip the Guard took to the Amaryl mountain range a while back?"
03[21:45] * Kokokokokoko is now known as Kotono
[21:48] <Kotono> Elle nods, "Yes, I'm aware of it," she says. "I remember the loot from the dragon."
[21:48] <Kotono> After a moment, Elle winces. "Loot? Mystra, I sound like a gruff adventurer all over again."
01[21:50] <Seira> "Ah, loot." Seira allows herself a smile as she daydreams. "Elle, it turns out that the greatest loot of all is there. So far, as I trained, I was ultimately trying to devise ways of surviving Daa-vid's onslaught to get within knife range with him as my goal. But what went after that was put aside, as if I couldn't even get close through his miles upon miles of elemental attacks, what was the point?"
01[21:50] <Seira> "And now... now the way to destroy him is at hand."
[21:55] <Kotono> "You found something?" Elle looks to Seira intently, "Another Resort? An artifact? Something stronger hidden away in those mountains, Seira?"
01[21:57] <Seira> "This time, my intel is reliable. It's an artifact." She pauses uncomfortably. "A life-stealing artifact. I understand what that means, so when I get it, could you skip the lecture and help me look for a loophole?"
[21:58] <Kotono> Elle stops, before she frowns. "It's that damned sword, isn't it? Arondaaq? The life stealing sword? I've read some of the books the Guard has brought back about it."
06[22:01] * Seira nods. "That same intel said its wards were failing, and Esthan and his cronies were closing in on its location. Even if the latter was exaggerated, which I have no reason to believe, its presence corrupted a silver dragon and killed many elves. Allowed to rest there as the wards corrode...."
06[22:01] * Seira shakes her head. "I've been assured that the danger would be contained to me, the sword bearer, if I broke it out."
[22:04] <Kotono> "Still, the fact that you're already saying you'll need a loophole says a lot." Elle runs her hands through her hair, "You can't let Esthan have it, true, but if the stories I've read are even remoately accurate?"
01[22:05] <Seira> "I intend to ask Waukeen about that as well." Seira grimaces. "If it shortens my lifespan to a single month by the mere virtue of holding it in my hands, then taking it out wouldn't help one bit. We won't be ready to face Esthan within that time, not to mention Daa-vid."
[22:07] <Kotono> "Ask then. I don't want  you to throw away your life after all you've done." With a waxen smile as she looks to Seira, "I want to see you become a master of all magic, not a sacrifice."
06[22:10] * Seira laughs. "Like I told you earlier, I'm past blind recklessness! I can afford to plan and research a bit. And speaking of research!" She becomes animated all of a sudden. "I've been meaning to study the golden frame of that inevitable Demedais dismantled. Remember? The crazy one that was after me. I'm thinking, a clockwork body driven by sentience and magic. Why not adapt it for my pal Lagann?"
[22:22] <Kotono> Elle nods, "That could be a fascinating project, and an insight into how Inevitables work too."
01[22:24] <Seira> "Feel like helping me out, then?"
[22:28] <Kotono> "When?" Elle stands up alreayd, though. "I'm interested."
01[22:30] <Seira> "When I get back," Seira tells her. "Remember those strange little moving statues Demedais found? I get to borrow one from time to time. Along with having Lagann to help out, I figure we'll have all the advantages we could possibly need, here."
[22:31] <Kotono> "Right," Elle nods gravely to that, "When are you leaving, and who's goin gwith you?"
01[22:34] <Seira> "A Desjardin was key in sealing it away," Seira responds. "It's only fair that one gets an offer to be there for this occasion. Beyond that? It would be incredibly dangerous, so I'd rather keep things that way. But just as a precaution, could I copy the Telepathic Bond spell, Elle? I've been meaning to use it with Permancy and keep in touch that way."
Session Close: Tue Apr 21 22:35:03 2009

Session Start: Tue Apr 21 22:35:03 2009
Session Ident: #evildunes
02[22:35] * Disconnected
02[22:35] * Attempting to rejoin channel #evildunes
03[22:35] * Rejoined channel #evildunes
03[22:35] * Topic is 'Marie>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
03[22:35] * Set by Anastasia on Sun Apr 12 00:14:51
02[22:36] * Seira (~corwin@bzq-79-181-132-222.red.bezeqint.net) Quit (Broken pipe)
03[22:36] * Anna is now known as Seira
03[22:36] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Seira
[22:36] <Kotono> "Who are you going to bond it with?" Elle inquires.
01[22:38] <Seira> "I, uhh, I think--" Seira looks uncomfortable. "I should ask the person, first. Right?"
[22:42] <Kotono> "...yes, that would be wise," Elle rubs her forehead, before she laughs. "You haven't asked that person yet, have you?"
01[22:43] <Seira> "I guess I do act rashly sometimes," Seira admits, leaning forwards and adding in a conspiratorial tone, "Let's keep it a secret, alright?"
Session Close: Tue Apr 21 22:49:11 2009

Session Start: Tue Apr 21 22:49:11 2009
Session Ident: #evildunes
02[22:49] * Disconnected
02[22:49] * Attempting to rejoin channel #evildunes
03[22:49] * Rejoined channel #evildunes
03[22:49] * Topic is 'Marie>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
03[22:49] * Set by Anastasia on Sun Apr 12 00:14:51
03[22:50] * Anna is now known as Seira
03[22:50] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Seira
Session Close: Tue Apr 21 23:03:04 2009

Session Start: Tue Apr 21 23:03:04 2009
Session Ident: #evildunes
02[23:03] * Disconnected
02[23:03] * Attempting to rejoin channel #evildunes
03[23:03] * Rejoined channel #evildunes
03[23:03] * Topic is 'Marie>Antenora>Jessica>Alicia>Barbed>Elle>Donald'
03[23:03] * Set by Anastasia on Sun Apr 12 00:14:51
02[23:04] * Seira (~corwin@bzq-79-181-132-222.red.bezeqint.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[23:07] <Kotono> ---
[23:08] <Kotono> Gilartal listens to Seira as she talks, then stands. "A Commune spell again?" Outside, Balmuria is cool and rainy, a quiet day that people hurry through, to the dyr insides and warm fireplaces.
01[23:09] <Anna> "I think I'm at a crossroads, again," Seira says to that. "Just like I was at that time."
[23:13] <Kotono> "I see." Gilartal looks away from the window briefly, then to Seira. "HAve you devised your qustions?"
01[23:15] <Anna> "This time, I've made several lists." Seira dutifully shows the lists in question. "I've written the questions from my perspective, so if they need to be adjusted since you'll be the one asking them, we could spend a moment on that now, Gilartal.
01[23:15] <Anna> The idea is that each list has a tree, and once it's been asked to my satisfaction I'll indicate that and we can move on to the next one without going through every question."
[23:16] <Kotono> OOC: What's your list, anyway? PM it to me?
06[23:18] * Anna consults one of her lists. "Actually, this part here might be redundant. I've told you in brief about my recent quest, right? Would you know anything about the roc or the servant of Waukeen that he claimed had tricked him?"
03[23:19] * Anna is now known as Seira
03[23:19] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Seira
01[23:19] <Seira> OOC: Right, peer, etc
[23:28] <Kotono> "I haven't heard anything of it," He responds as he prepares, "Quite the list. More questions than I can ask, too."
01[23:29] <Seira> "The last list is there to pad it in case some of the real questions turn out unnecessary," Seira tells him, settling in for the wait.

[Corwin]

[19:36] <Kotono> -------------------------------(Super Ko)--
[19:37] <Kotono> Thus, Gilartal casts Commune! He calls on the name of Waukeen, asking her questions for wisdom and profit! When it is done, "Very well. The answers were clear and the spell was successful," he reports. "To your first two questions, about the roc and the servant, the answer was yes. The third question's answer was that it was pointless, as he has passed."
06[19:39] * Seira nods. "As was expected, perhaps. But I know I feel better already!"
[19:40] <Kotono> "To her dogma, she said yes. To Brightwater, she said yes." To both of those, he pauses, "To the three questions about the mystic books, the answer was the same. '
[19:40] <Kotono> The dweomers are not poisoned, but beware of the Pit.
[19:40] <Kotono> OOC: Gah, stupid paste.
[19:40] <Kotono> "To her dogma, she said yes. To Brightwater, she said yes." To both of those, he pauses, "To the three questions about the mystic books, the answer was the same. 'The dweomers are not poisoned, but beware of the Pit'."
01[19:41] <Seira> "To all three?" Seira asks to clarify.
[19:42] <Kotono> "Yes." Gilartal answers, "The same words, the same warning. IT is not usual for Waukeen to give such a verbose answer."
01[19:43] <Seira> "I know how the appeal works," Seira affirms. "It might've been better to ask for a clarification, but I suppose it wouldn't have done much good, here, if she doesn't wish to answer clearly. What of Arondaaq?"
[19:44] <Kotono> "It is dangerous for you to carry, and that it cannot be recovered by mortal magic," he answers.
01[19:45] <Seira> "Well, there's a horrible prospect."
[19:46] <Kotono> "There it ends. What will you do now?" Gilartal asks, going back to sit. His gaze travels outside briefly, "A dangerous weapon that cannot be mitigated by mortal magic, eh?"
06[19:47] * Seira nods curtly. "Higher magics exist, but that bitter combination of answers all but ensures I won't live to see it. Not that I can't see a way out, of course, but...." Seira sighs. "What will I do if Esthan seizes it before I'm ready? What will we all do?"
[19:52] <Kotono> "How dangerous is it, exactly?" Gilartal asks, "You've said a little about it, but your face is troubled."
01[19:55] <Seira> "There are no clear accounts," Seira hedges, "but it is believed that using the sword in battle even once is a death sentence to the user, even if he had transcended mortal limitations. I've hoped that merely carrying it wouldn't be so debilitating, but...." She sighs again. "There's really no way to ask how long I'll survive if I took it with Commune, is there?"
[19:59] <Kotono> "I could ask. If Waukeen can and will answer is according to Her will." Gilartal's gaze takes in the rainy weather outside, "Can you do anything else but take it?"
01[20:01] <Seira> "Reseal it. But that is not without problems. The original seals were forged by an alliance of truly exceptional mages. The only two who might qualify on our world right now is a cleric of Torm and Esthan." Seira grimaces. "So yeah. Let's say I did the impossible and reinforced the seals. What's to stop Esthan from breaking through them? My very efforts might well point him in the right direction."
[20:02] <Kotono> "I don't know." Gilartal shakes his head, "I can divine Waukeen again should you find that helpful."
01[20:05] <Seira> "Maybe." Seira considers the suggestion. "I could refine some of my other questions as well, and if Waukeen is in the mood to help there as well, it would be welcome. For example, I'm taking her warning to mean as bewaring seduction, pretty much, though not in the literal sense.
01[20:05] <Seira> Using fiendish power is easy, and it comes freely at first. It is all too easy to forget that eventually, a price would be asked for the next favor, and you might be too far gone to care. Does that sound about right, or do you have a different interpretation?"
[20:05] <Kotono> "No, I think that's wise. It may be the meaning, or the only meaning, but I feel it's entirely correct."
01[20:08] <Seira> "It is a bit like gambling. You need to know when to quit." Seira colors lightly. "I have a problem with that, sometimes, but as long as there is no price or strings attached, I'll keep at it. The moment things change, well, I am surrounded by enough level-headed people to point it out."
[20:09] <Kotono> "That's also wise. You need to know when to take your profits and walk away, or you can lose everything you've earned."
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01[20:12] <Seira> "But just staying out of the game altogether while the house is letting you win is also a mistake, I feel," Seira comments. "In the end, these so-called gifts would help us bring down Esthan, Daa-vid and the rest of those who'd menace us. To just throw that away?" She shakes her head.
01[20:12] <Seira> "Alright. On the sword, again, I want to keep the decision of what to do with it my own. But if Waukeen were to grant an answer on the subject, I would like to know whether possessing it would kill or incapacitate me within a matter of months."
03[20:13] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
06[20:18] * Seira briefly sketches down a pair of questions. "If it is possible, ask these two first, Gilartal, and then proceed to the remaining list? Judging on the answers I get, I'll have a few moments to draft two more follow-up questions, should we need them."
[20:26] <Kotono> Taking the questions so far and reviewing, "Alright," he says, beginning! Thus he casts, writing down answers as he receives them, the spell going on! The first answer is 'It is likely', 'One of the many dangers' for the second.
06[20:28] * Seira looks like she bit into a sour lemon right off the start, and begins writing as the second answer is heard.
[20:28] <Kotono> The third is 'Unclear', as is the fourth . The fifth is 'Unknown.' The sixth is yes, the seventh 'Unclear' again. The eight is 'Yes, but beware the difficulty' and then, 'Hurry, now' Gil scribbles.
[20:28] <Kotono> OOC: Strike.
[20:28] <Kotono> The third is 'Unclear', as is the fourth . The fifth is 'Unknown.' The sixth is yes, the seventh 'Unclear' again. The eight is 'Yes, but beware the difficulty' and then, 'Hurry, now' Gil scribbles. 'I need a question fast.'
01[20:33] <Seira> 'Will it get Esthan or another fiend a way into my mind, similar to the time I heard Gurlan's thoughts?' Seira has already written, and then adds the final question of 'Can Desjardin be trusted with the resealing of Arondaaq?"
[20:33] <Kotono> Gil nods and asks those questions! When it's done, "Whew. You made it just in time. The answers are no and yes."
06[20:39] * Seira nods. "A gamble, after all, I see. I'll make it. And it sounds like sealing's on the horizon. I'll just have to add an alert so that I'll snag the sword if someone approaches its defenses and hope we can unseal Daa-vid within the time I'll have left."
[20:41] <Kotono> "Good luck," Gil considers, "It sounds like you'll need all of Waukeen's luck, and some of Tymora's too."
01[20:42] <Seira> "Fun times," Seira agrees, recovering from her disappointment already.
[20:46] <Kotono> ----
[20:51] <Kotono> Amaryl is resting in Seira's inn. Her and Donald are sitting at a table when Seira finds her, huddled together over a book. Amaryl's finger is tracing words as they speak in Elven.
06[20:56] * Seira fetches another chair, sitting down next to them. "Slow day?" she asks, looking through the inn's interior.
[21:02] <Kotono> The inn has people about, though it does look a bit slow. "Seira!" Amaryl's face lights up.
[21:02] <Kotono> "Oh, it's just elven poetry." Donald looks to Seira, a momentary 'Help' look flashing over his face. "Amaryl thought I should read some."
06[21:03] * Seira nods thoughtfully. "You really should. I believe reading it in your room to let your mind absorb it is even better!"
[21:05] <Kotono> Donald takes the book, "Sure, Seira," he says, and in nearly one word, "ThanksAmarylSeeyoulater!"
[21:05] <Kotono> "T-thanks..."A maryl blushes faintly.
01[21:06] <Seira> "Any particular poetry you two were reading?" Seira asks curiously as Donald makes good on his escape. "I should still remember some from my formal education."
01[21:06] <Seira> *poem
[21:07] <Kotono> "It was the Third Collection of Poems on the life cycle of trees," Amaryl speaks up, scooting over closer. "Donald's an elf but doesn't really know how to act like one."
06[21:09] * Seira nods. "It's pretty relaxing. Better to read it while surrounded by actual trees. Or recite it, actually, since you would be reading about the glory of trees off dead trees and that kind of kills the mood."
[21:09] <Kotono> "That is a good point," Blushing even more and lowering her head, "I should take him to the forest next time."
01[21:11] <Seira> "I know of a good place, so I'll tag along," Seira offers. "How about it?"
[21:13] <Kotono> "Oh, ifyou'd like! You can recite them too!" Amaryl smiles widely, "How many of them do you know?"
01[21:15] <Seira> "All the seven classical collections, at least?" Seira responds, thinking about it. "Then it gets spotty, since you'd usually cherry-pick what you like rather than memorize obscure texts in their entirety."
[21:18] <Kotono> "Lovely!" Amaryl's eyes grow wide at that, "Saul had you get a good education then."
01[21:21] <Seira> "Paid for one since he couldn't be bothered in person, more like," Seira mutters under her breath. "I've always had near-perfect recall, so studying was a breeze. Because of that I usually prefer riddles that require me to solve them rather than recite an answer, but I do get to enjoy the arts when I have time for them!"
[21:22] <Kotono> "Yes, you are so smart," Coloring once more, "Did you say something else, though? I thought I heard something, but I missed it."
01[21:23] <Seira> "Probably more boasting of how smart I am, just ignore me when I do that."
[21:24] <Kotono> "Oh." Looking down at her hands, "Seira, where were you today? Busy again with the Guard?"
01[21:25] <Seira> "I don't actually do it much--" Seira starts to protest, a hint of panic in her voice. At Amaryl's question, she pauses. "I've visited with Gilartal, actually. I might need to leave again, even though I just got back."
[21:27] <Kotono> "Oh. As in today?" Amaryl plays with her hands under hte table.
01[21:30] <Seira> "You know something? Nah. It doesn't have to be today. I sometimes get caught in the rush to tidy up any loose ends, that's all." Seira leans back precariously in her chair. "Did you have plans?"
[21:32] <Kotono> "I just wanted to spend some time with you," Amaryl admits as she blushes, "You've been busy again, Seira."
01[21:34] <Seira> "How about I check if I could bring you with me this time?" Seira suggests. "It might be fun. Well, it might involve bearing a difficult curse as we fight off all sorts of evil creatures, but if we're together I bet that would be fun!"
[21:52] <Kotono> "I'd like that," Amaryl scoots her chair right next to Seira now, "Can you do that?"
01[21:54] <Seira> "If you would share in the curse, it might be possible," Seira says thoughtfully. "It's not math. It's not even magic, but more of divine petitioning. Those are often vague and left to the whims of the gods, so a strong conviction and sprit could go a long way in helping Waukeen make her decision!"
[21:58] <Kotono> Nodding along to that, "Okay, Seira."
01[21:59] <Seira> "It might be a pretty horrible curse," Seira cautions. "Because nothing is really free. Is that still alright?"
[22:01] <Kotono> "Of course, Seira. After all, you asked," Smiling to her now, "That's good enough for me."
01[22:03] <Seira> "Speaking of asking," Seira says casually. "There's this spell I've wanted us to do together."
[22:05] <Kotono> "Oh?" Coloring deeply, "Well, it has been a little while since you've been busy..." She reaches out, taking Seira's hand. "As a way to welcome you back home?"
01[22:09] <Seira> It wasn't what she was angling to ask about, but Seira's thoughts derail at Amaryl's words. A welcome home sounds like an excellent idea, and anything else can wait!
[22:13] <Kotono> Much later in the day, nice things have happened. As the two now sit eating dinner quietly...OOC: Feel free to bring up the spell or whatever else you wanted to, Seira?
01[22:16] <Seira> "So there's this spell," Seira says out of the blue. "With it, we could stay in touch even if I'm at the other end of the world. It works by connecting people telepathically, allowing them to talk pretty much like Latha or Antenora can, except eschewing distance altogether. Recently, I finally managed to master it."
[22:19] <Kotono> "The entire world? That's incredible," Amaryl's hands go to her face. "How long does it last?"
01[22:20] <Seira> "It's an auxiliary spell, mostly for combat applications, so the regular duration is tactical," Seira informs her. "However... with another spell I've taken time to learn, I could have it last indefinitely."
[22:21] <Kotono> "Forever?"
01[22:22] <Seira> "Well, there are always counter-spells, and antimagic, and...." Seira trails off. "Forever. Pretty much. Unless we break it."

[Corwin]

[19:47] <Koaway> <Seira> "So there's this spell," Seira says out of the blue. "With it, we could stay in touch even if I'm at the other end of the world. It works by connecting people telepathically, allowing them to talk pretty much like Latha or Antenora can, except eschewing distance altogether. Recently, I finally managed to master it."
[19:47] <Koaway> > "The entire world? That's incredible," Amaryl's hands go to her face. "How long does it last?"
[19:47] <Koaway> <Seira> "It's an auxiliary spell, mostly for combat applications, so the regular duration is tactical," Seira informs her. "However... with another spell I've taken time to learn, I could have it last indefinitely."
[19:47] <Koaway> > "Forever?"
[19:47] <Koaway> <Seira> "Well, there are always counter-spells, and antimagic, and...." Seira trails off. "Forever. Pretty much. Unless we break it."
[19:49] <Koaway> "Well..." Taking Seira's hand and blushing, "I'm good with it, Seira."
06[19:50] * Seira lets out a relieved breath. "I've been hoping you'd say that!"
[19:53] <Koaway> "Did you think I'd say no," Amaryl asks in a little, quiet voice
[19:53] <Koaway> .
01[19:54] <Seira> "That you would think about it, actually," Seira confides in her. "Solely to prolong my anxiety, of course."
[19:56] <Koaway> Deflating, "Oooooooooooh." Amaryl picks at her dinner, "When will you cast it?"
01[19:59] <Seira> "How about this evening?" Seira offers. "All it requires on my side is half an hour of meditation, and then the ritual to invoke the bond." She leans closer to Amaryl, whispering, "Remember those days I worried a lot? It's okay, now, since I stopped doing that."
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03[20:02] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Ebiris Ebiris
03[20:02] * Koaway is now known as Kotono
[20:03] <Kotono> "Then, we'll do it tonight," Amaryl vows, "When you're ready to cast the spell."
[20:08] <Kotono> ---
[20:08] <Kotono> OOC: What's on your agenda now, Seira?
03[20:09] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
01[20:09] <Seira> OOC: Let's hit the temple of Waukeen together and see whether Waukeen is amenable to a fun fun planar adventure for us? I'll try for the anklet.
[20:16] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[20:16] <Kotono> ===
[20:17] <Kotono> Amaryl and Seira are about to head to the temple of Waukeen. As they are just about to leave, they notice Donald's at the front door. Commander Oberuth stands in front of him, the two talking together.
01[20:18] <Seira> "Commander," Seira greets, nodding at him. "Donald. Anything going on?"
[20:22] <Kotono> "Yes. A few days ago, a pair of goblins came to the garrison with a letter they claimed was written by you. I came to check it's veracity." He withdraws the letter from his tunic. "It looks like yours."
01[20:23] <Seira> "And that's my seal," Seira affirms, squinting at the paper and then pointing it out. "I'll reserve a magical one for next time, Sir. I just didn't expect to be hiring while walking through the woods."
[20:26] <Kotono> "I didn't expect to have goblins come calling, so I'll call it a wash." Taking the letter back once it's examined, "Why'd you bring them here? They said you persuaded them after an ambush went wrong."
[20:28] <Kotono> "Goblins?" Donald looks to SEira out of the corner of his eyes, "Did we need some arrow decoys?"
01[20:29] <Seira> "That's pretty much what happened," Seira agrees, before elaborating. "After convincing them that holding people up was a bad idea, I found out that they didn't want to be slaves to the giants and that the only skills they had were as mercenaries."
06[20:29] * Seira shrugs. "Humans aren't the only ones in the guard, and we reform criminals who genuinely want to change. Why not give a similar chance to our neighbors?"
[20:31] <Kotono> "Why not?" Oberuth shrugs, "I didn't expect I'd have a half dragon Colonel here, or a pixie angel or whatever else. Goblins are only mildly unusual these days," With a shake of his head, "Alright, as long as it's legitimate, they'll get a shot."
01[20:32] <Seira> "I conceived the following idea when confronted with the situation," Seira tells Oberuth. "Local guides. They know the terrain better than most of our men. We could pair patrols with the goblins as we send those out into the Barbarian Lands. After they've undergone a certain period of acclimation and learning our rules."
[20:33] <Kotono> "They're not half bad archers, if untrained," Oberuth agrees, "I'm having them work with the archery units and Pollyanna's keeping an eye on them. That's about the best use for them that I can think of, too."
06[20:35] * Seira nods. "I certainly hope more will follow, once we present a viable alternative to the giant domination." She glances at Amaryl. "Want to see if you could help Pollyanna with the training, if you get the time?"
[20:37] <Kotono> Amaryl nods, "Of course, Seira."
[20:38] <Kotono> "Carry on," Oberuth turns to go, "Oh yes, I don't know if you've heard, but I almost forgot. There was another devil incident a few days ago. ESthan."
01[20:39] <Seira> "You can set them on fire if they give you lip over being an elf," Seira tells Amaryl, turning fully towards her. "We have great healers--" At Oberuth's words, she pauses. "I think Elle mentioned that he stopped to drop off some books? It must've been a shipping mistake. I didn't order those."
[20:44] <Kotono> With a thin smile, "Alicia's gone to Ysgard to seek training. Be careful, she said she was outmatched by him."
01[20:47] <Seira> "I heard that as well," Seira says evenly. "Sir, I believe I would like to take the Shard along. Esthan seems unconcerned with Balmuria itself, so the chances he will strike it while we are not present are slim. It is far more likely I will encounter him elsewhere if he decides to come after me, and that is our only means of holding him back."
[20:48] <Kotono> "...Take it," Oberuth says after a moment's consideration. "Where are you going now?"
01[20:50] <Seira> "I need to work off some frustration, so we were on our way to the temple of Waukeen," Seira responds. "It is my hope that Waukeen has need of me somewhere filled with evil people I could punish in her name."
[20:51] <Kotono> "Go ahead. When your'e done with that, report to the garrison, as I'll need to talk to you fairly soon. But for now, go on." Oberuth turns away fully now. "Travel careful, SEira."
01[20:52] <Seira> So much to do, so little time! "Of course, Sir!" Seira agrees, and with a wave at Donald proceeds to her destination.
[21:01] <Kotono> After a quick stop by the garrison to pick up the Hammer of the Shard, Amaryl and Seira come to meet Mia. She meets them at the altar, "Oh, back already," Preening briefly over her robes and vestments, "What can WAukeen do you for you?"
01[21:04] <Seira> "The last time? It was a warm-up!" Seira declares brightly. "We wanted to ask Waukeen if she allowed us to take on a quest together to reform that creepy anklet."
[21:05] <Kotono> "I don't think this ritual works that way..." Mia scratches her nose, "Pray to Waukeen? Maybe she'll make it so?"
06[21:07] * Seira expected as much, and has come fully prepared to petition Waukeen properly once her intentions were made clear to Mia.
[21:14] <Kotono> OOC: d1000?
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d1000
05[21:14] -batcave.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Kotono invited Hatbot into the channel.
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01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d1000
06[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d1000 and gets 381." [1d1000=381]
[21:15] <Kotono> Seira prays for a time. Amaryl joins her as well, kneeling besides her.
[21:15] <Kotono> roll 1d1000 why not
06[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d1000 why not and gets 477." [1d1000=477]
[21:18] <Kotono> Seira and Amaryl pray for a time. Nothing seems to happen to it, however. When Amaryl finally stands up, stretching her back out, "Did anything happen?"
01[21:19] <Seira> "Not terribly sure," Seira admits. "A lot of my prayers go like this. In fact, all of them do. That's why, when I really need to ask Waukeen something, I ask Gilartal for help."
[21:20] <Kotono> "That's why it's called faith?" Amaryl hazards that, as Mia shakes he rhead. "I don't see anything's changed. Maybe make an offering to her?" With a little shrug as she thinks, "It might be worht a chance."
01[21:25] <Seira> "Helm answers to Demedais," Seira mutters quietly. "An offering?" she asks, raising her voice. She mulls over this. "The principle is solid, Mia. We need to prove our conviction, and it often takes more than words. Also, by requesting an exception to the established rules, we must carry an added burden. Some of that price might well be represented by a worthy offering."
06[21:25] * Seira takes off her amulet and places it on the altar. "I don't really know if Waukeen would see this as acceptable, but lowering my defenses seems suitably symbolic, here."
[21:30] <Kotono> "Oh Waukeen, take this offering of magic and  value," Mia prays, "Listen to the pleads of your loyal servants who seek to enrich you and your earthly church!"
[21:34] <Kotono> The pendant glimmers on the altar, before turning to solid gold! The gold spreads apart into large golden coins, each one stamped with a stylised face of Waukeen. The coins fall in a pattern, spelling out, 'The deal is accepted.'
06[21:35] * Seira beams!
[21:37] <Kotono> "Oht, hat actually worked." Mia looks at the altar, going to scoop up the coins. "I guess she liked the price."
01[21:38] <Seira> "Your intuition as Waukeen's priestess is excellent!" Seira compliments Mia, musing, "It's nice when everyone's happy."
[21:42] <Kotono> "So what were you going to take out? That anklet, you said?"
06[21:46] * Seira nods at that. "It's very unique, and so should represent a unique challenge!"
[21:59] <Kotono> "Alright, I'll go get it and come back." Mia's gone a little time, then the anklet is there. She begins to pray, calling forth on Waukeen! "Alright," she says, "Touch it to understand, Seira."
06[21:59] * Seira does so without delay.
[22:08] <Kotono> You and Amaryl must travel to the Plane of Shadow. Travel to Halla in the Shadow Plane and strike Shadow's Breath with a sword of the sun's light.
[22:08] <Kotono> OOC: GAh.
[22:09] <Kotono> You and Amaryl must travel to the Plane of Shadow. Travel to Halla in the Shadow Plane and strike Shadow's Breath with a sword of the sun's light. During this time one of you m ust wear the bracelet of shadows. Doing so will make you undo a shadow, barely able to interact int he world. Choose wisely.
06[22:09] * Seira pales.
[22:10] <Kotono> "Seira?" Amaryl is at her side, "What's the matter? You're so pale!"
01[22:10] <Seira> "It's a horrible place of horrible things. Anyone would be," Seira responds faintly.
[22:12] <Kotono> "Where is?" Amaryl presses.
01[22:12] <Seira> "Halla. On the Plane of Shadow."
[22:13] <Kotono> Amaryl shivers at the last word, taking Seira's arm. "It...it must be a for a good reason." she whispers, "To go to that accursed realm."
01[22:15] <Seira> "The last time I was there, Shar's servants knew of my arrival within moments." Seira shivers. "I couldn't outrun them. Things start to blur, later, but I don't recall anything going by Shadow's Breath while there, and I really have no idea how to strike it with a sword of the sun's light."
[22:16] <Kotono> "There must be a hidden meaning to that." Amaryl considers, holding Seira close. "A sword of the sun's light?"
[22:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
06[22:16] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 7." [1d20=1]
[22:17] <Kotono> "I can't think of anything, but perhaps it's symbolic? Maybe magic that creates daylight?"
01[22:18] <Seira> "I have fire. Even divine fire, in a pinch." Seira relaxes in Amaryl's grasp, thinking over Waukeen's message.
01[22:18] <Seira> roll 1d20+20
06[22:18] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 and gets 28." [1d20=8]
06[22:28] * Seira begins to calm down as her ingrained rational thought processes take over. "Right. So we'll need a really rare bastard sword much like this one," she says, holding up the Resort, except it's all glowing and golden. At least that means we don't have to actually go to the Plane of Shadow until then. I think."
01[22:29] <Seira> roll 1d20 where would I be likeliest to find one?
06[22:29] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20 where would I be likeliest to find one? and gets 8." [1d20=8]
01[22:33] <Seira> "Mia, would you mind asking Gilartal for his presence?" Seira asks, waiting until the acolyte follows her request and leaves them alone before kissing Amaryl.
[22:34] <Kotono> Amaryl returns it and blushes fiercely! "S-Seira, in p-public," she glows like a cherry red fire ember.
01[22:35] <Seira> "No one ever looks at the altar," Seira tells her, not sounding particularly apologetic. "I just had to do it, before the curse made me all scary and creepy."
[22:36] <Kotono> "Still!" Shaking her head and putting her hands to her cheeks, "Um...um..." She doesn't get much coherent out before Mia returns. "Ah, Seira? Sorry, he's meeting with someone from the Desert Fiefdoms and Kelara. Delicate trade negotiations, I couldn't even get in the room."
01[22:40] <Seira> "It happens," Seira says with a shrug. "I'd feel bad if I took Gilartal away from that. I do wonder who I could ask to plane shift us. I figure Lathander's realm is the place to start looking for glowy sun blades, but as for getting there? I don't think even Elle could, so we'll need to rely on the clergy for help."
[22:40] <Kotono> "I can hav eyou summoned as soon as he's available," Mia offers.
06[22:41] * Seira consider that. "I'd really appreciate that," she tells her honestly. "Now, all that remains is accepting the curse. Let's go see the Commander after that, Amaryl? He did want to talk about something, and it seems like we have a bit of time left."
[22:44] <Kotono> Going to the garrison, you find Commander Oberuth in the briefing room. Once the two of you sit down, "I thought you were leaving."
01[22:46] <Seira> "It turned into a planar trip, so we're waiting on Gilartal to become available," Seira responds. "What did you wish to discuss, Sir?"
[22:46] <Kotono> "A few things. First of all, I understand you're looking into creating pathways that allow instant travel between places?"
01[22:48] <Seira> "Almost true, Sir. I intend to use a star formation where every spot linked to the portal network has to cross the hub. It, in turn, would be very much defended by magic, traps and able men."
[22:49] <Kotono> "From what I've heard and read, it could make overland travel far less important. The implications are staggering if you're successful." Steepling his hands together, "How possible is it? How long?"
06[22:51] * Seira considers the various aspects of the question. "Waukeen had recently hinted that retaining and developing other, more mundane means of travel is still important," she decides to start with. "But the implications for success are quite important, yes.
01[22:51] <Seira> Only the Guard, those present here today and Lord Salman know of these intentions so far, although the heads of the aligned temples in Balmuria would be filled in as the project reaches practical implementation." (more)
01[22:54] <Seira> "How possible it is? Well, Sir, I both have a place in mind for a hub, and an example of a working portal linked to it. I have the magical means to replicate the enchantment to fixate a portal. All I need are the funds to go ahead with the project full tilt, and the scrolls to open the initial portals. The latter could be seen as a subset of the former, in many ways.
01[22:54] <Seira> Time is, thus, a function of the funds I have available."
[22:58] <Kotono> "I know Lord Salman gifted you with money for the first portal to Victoria." He nods to that, "Knowing you, yes, it's going to happen. How much money do you need?"
01[23:01] <Seira> "It takes under fifteen thousand for a stable portal in a single direction," Seira says with a wince. "Lord Salman helped me along, yes, but even with his funding I don't yet have enough to create a one-way portal, not to mention working on the return trip."
[23:02] <Kotono> "Expensive, but I would think so, otherwise it might have been done before," Oberuth runs a hand over his chin, "If it's successful, perhaps Lord Salman will contribute more to others? The economic and military applications grow bigger the more I think on it.
[23:02] <Kotono> "
06[23:04] * Seira nods. "Perhaps. My goal is to start with Kesse, Sir, since that is one market we simply cannot reach by mundane means. Nothing would demonstrate the usefulness of the networks as much as a stable, two-way portal there and caravans guided by Waukeen making use of it."
[23:06] <Kotono> "Sensible but we'll need our defenses in order. While Shar's dogs are dead, I've heard what you plan to do over there. Projecting power that far and having a way to come easily to our realm could be exploited. The reports you gave lead me to think war's less of a possibility and more of an inevitability."
01[23:07] <Seira> "Come easily to our realm?" Seira asks with a smile. "It would be anything but easy."
[23:09] <Kotono> "That's the idea." Oberuth smiles right back. "The point stands. IF Sanaxt or the other one gets into a war with Kesse..."
01[23:10] <Seira> "It does," Seira agrees. "We might well avert it yet by such a blatant display of magical might, so I'm not ready to give up just yet. Caution, however, will be the order of the day."
01[23:10] <Seira> "In case you would like to invest as well, Sir, you could talk to Demedais," Seira says then. "He's been placed in charge of gathering the scrolls we need."
[23:11] <Kotono> "I may. There's various mundane details to be worked out. But since Lord Salman is interested, most of them will work themselves out."
06[23:12] * Seira is hopeful for the future!

[Corwin]

[18:36] <Kotono> OOC: You were going to wait for Gil to catch up with you?
01[18:36] <Seira> OOC: Yep
[18:38] <Kotono> The rest of the day passes without incident. That evening, after the sun sets and the city settles down for another night, Seira and Amaryl meet with Gilartal. He's yawning and resting deep in his chair as they enter his chambers. "Profit onto you," he murmurs. "What did you need to see me about?"
03[18:40] * bleen is now known as tai-meltingintoexhaustionandpu
01[18:40] <Seira> "The quest we're about to go on requires us to head to Lathander's realm, for a start," Seira says, not sounding entirely certain. She doesn't let that stop her, however. "I've been hoping you could help us."
03[18:40] * tai-meltingintoexhaustionandpu is now known as tai-meltingintoexhaustion
[18:41] <Kotono> "Lathander's realm?" Rubbing his eyes clear, "What good can I do you if you're going there? Besides transport, I suppose?"
01[18:43] <Seira> "Since it's a quest just for us two, asking for you help in getting us started was all I was hoping, yes."
[18:45] <Kotono> "I could," Gilartal eyes the two, "In the interests of being completely forthright with you, you may also want to consult with Claris in Valandia. As I recall, he worships Lathander?" Smothering a second yawn into his hand, "He would know more specific and useful information than I, likely."
01[18:47] <Seira> So does Donald, although Claris is an actually sane choice Seira had forgotten about. "Once I've left Balmuria, I would be under a curse," she voices. "I'm not entirely certain how to approach Claris without causing panic."
[18:49] <Kotono> "Sending?" Amaryl voices, "That could work."
[18:50] <Kotono> "That is a problem, though," A quick agreement to Amaryl, "Or other matters. Why do you need to go to Lathander's realm, regardless?"
01[18:51] <Seira> "Could I trouble you for that, then?" Seira asks Gilartal, nodding at Amaryl's words. "I wouldn't be able to cast the spell until tomorrow at the earliest, and I don't want to wait too long before leaving." The more she delays, the longer there is time for hesitation to appear. "I was thinking of looking for a Sun Blade in his realm."
[18:54] <Kotono> "Very well." Gilartal stands up, "Best tod o it immediately, before my tiredness overwhelms my concentration entirely. What is the message you wish to send?"
06[18:58] * Seira considers the message for a minute. "Seira needs to meet you confidentially. Will try to teleport over with Amaryl. Where could you meet her? Might be slightly undead." She tilts her head. "How about that?"
[19:01] <Kotono> "Slightly undead," Snorting violently, "This will go over like a man who can't pay his debts. Very well. I'll be back after the spell's cast." Gilartal is gone for several minutes, returning without incident. "To quote: Official temple room we met at last time. I will be prepared. Come at dawn."
06[19:03] * Seira can't help but worry what Claris will be preparing for. "I might as well put Shadow's Breath on, then. No time like the present to see just how slightly it will be."
[19:05] <Kotono> Seira puts the anklet on! Her entire body blurs, shivering all over! Her skin turns into wisps of black, her feet lifting off the ground as she floats in the air! (More in PM.)
[19:09] <Kotono> "S-seira?" Amaryl comes over to Seira, looking at her. To Seira, the world seems dim, out of focus, somewhat hazy. Like looking at a reflection of the world through a glass prism.
01[19:10] <Seira> "Told you I had to take my chance while I still could," Seira says, smiling crookedly.
[19:10] <Kotono> Gilartal stares openly, "Waukeen's treasury! You really do look like a shadow."
06[19:11] * Seira gestures at her boots. "How about trying those on, Amaryl? They're a magical, one size fits all pair."
[19:12] <Kotono> "O-okay," Amaryl looks down at Seira's feet, "Will they still be all shadow-like when you take them off?"
[19:12] <Kotono> OOC: Strike.
[19:13] <Kotono> "O-okay," Amaryl looks down at Seira's boots, kneeling down to put them on and tie them up. "So we'll leave at dawn then?"
01[19:13] <Seira> "That's the plan. Think we'd better ask for a room at the temple so we don't freak anyone out on the street?"
06[19:14] * Seira tries to call upon the power of her earrings to see if they could shift her appearance to a livelier one.
[19:16] <Kotono> Nothing happens when Seira attempts to call on the magic.
06[19:19] * Seira dismisses it altogether, prefering to remain a shadowy half-dragon. "Lagann?" she voices, holding out the golden chakram. "Can you do something with this?"
[19:22] <Kotono> Seira can see the chakarm float in the air, shadowy and blurry, moved by Lagann.
01[19:24] <Seira> "Enough tests for now, I suppose," she muses. "I always see the world so vibrantly, especially after I messed around with that deck. Now?" Seira sighs in dejection. "Let's just find a room. You'll sleep and I'll... float or something to pass the time."
[19:25] <Kotono> OOC: Skip along some then?
01[19:26] <Seira> OOC: Yes
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[19:39] <Kotono> The night passes without incident. Amaryl rises an hour before dawn, bathing and and eating in that time before preparing. Once dawn looms, the eastern sky starting to lighten, "Ready?" Amaryl asks Seira.
01[19:42] <Seira> "Almost," Seira responds, holding out a hand. "Can you give me one of your arrows, please? Not the silver ones, but just the a regular arrow."
[19:48] <Kotono> Amaryl holds out one of her normal arrows on request.
06[19:49] * Seira tries to grasp it!
01[19:49] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[19:49] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 15." [1d20=10]
[19:50] <Kotono> It takes a great force of will, but Seira is able to touch the arrow, taking it into her hand!
[19:50] <Kotono> OOC: Gah.
[19:50] <Kotono> It takes a great force of will, but Seira is able to touch the arrow, taking it into her hand! It turns shadowy like her, grasped and in her possession.
06[19:51] * Seira examines it for a bit, before casting green faerie light on it and letting it drop from her hands.
[19:52] <Kotono> The arrow returns to solid-ness once out of Seira's possession. The faerie fire stays on it even after dropping.
06[19:53] * Seira nods curtly. "Alright. We can do this! Amaryl, you'll need to be my eyes, since I can't see too far into the material world. And my diplomat, I suppose, so that good-meaning people don't try to help me pass on before my time."
[19:54] <Kotono> "A-alright," Amaryl nods hesitantly. "I will."
01[19:54] <Seira> "I've had time to worry over it tonight, and I'm thinking positively again!" Seira says cheerfully. "Get your ride and I'll teleport us to Claris's temple?"
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[20:10] <Kotono> "You want me to bring a pegasus here?" Amaryl asks.
03[20:11] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
01[20:11] <Seira> "I could fly, and we might need to go to places where you'd need that, too," Seira reasons. "Even if I memorized a spell, it'd only work the once. I figure Waukeen wouldn't give me any abilities I didn't possibly need for this quest, since I'm not exactly your regular shadow."
[20:13] <Kotono> "Okay..." Amaryl blushes and hurries off. About a half hour later she returns with Gurren, leading the pegasus through the temple. Priests partw ay outside, a few trailing to stare and gawk. Mia hurries behind Amaryl and Gurren, holding her hands up. You can hear her call, "Hold on, there's no cause for alarm. It's just a pegasus! It's just visiting a guest here!"
06[20:15] * Seira stopped by with her own pegasus before, and it never really was cause for panic. She chides herself for not considering the possibility, but it is too late by then. As soon as Amaryl is near, she'll reach for her and try to teleport them over to Valandia, just before the temple to Lathander.
[20:16] <Kotono> OOC: I'll assume you make charisma checks until you get intouch with the two, then teleport? roll a d100.
01[20:17] <Seira> roll 1d100
06[20:17] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 and gets 4." [1d100=4]
[20:22] <Kotono> Woosh! Sunlight isa ll around you. You appear in the upstairs chambers of the Temple of Lathander in Valandia. Light shines in as the dawn's rays are magnified. The sunlight seems too bright to Seira's eyes, painful, overwhelming. Amid the searingly bright light stands Claris.
06[20:23] * Seira winces. "Ah, Claris. Could you turn off the sun, please?"
[20:27] <Kotono> Claris approaches without hesitation, though you can dimly catch vision of others. Others in white and gold robes, hanging back. "What has happened to you, Seira? Answer me first." Claris is in front of you, blocking a bit of the too bright sunshine. Mercifully for your eyes.
06[20:30] * Seira holds her arm to cover her eyes. "I suppose something was lost in the Sending. Confidentiality implies discretion, doesn't it, Amaryl?" Even as she asks that, Seira points at her shadowy feet. "I'm on a quest from Waukeen to break Shar's vile hold on this anklet. And you can't gain something without paying for it, right? We need Lathander's help, so you were our first choice."
[20:32] <Kotono> "These men are trustworthy. I had to be certain miserable had befallen you. Did it not before with the balor Gurlan?" Peering at her, "I understand. What aid do you need to break this vile curse, then?"
[20:32] <Kotono> *something miserable
06[20:34] * Seira would glare at Claris if she could. "Oh, sure, bring up another depressing chapter of my past as I'm relieving one already. And I was upfront with you that time as well, wasn't I? You know Gilartal, is he the kind of man who would entrap you?"
[20:36] <Kotono> "Seira, I apologize, but I will not take light chances." Claris says, "Better safe than dead."
01[20:37] <Seira> "I guess that's where we differ," Seira says, before grumbling, "Can you do something about the light? It really hurts, I'm not just saying that."
[20:38] <Kotono> "This way," Claris leads you out of the room, into a hall that's far less bright. Seira can see better here, her eyes not overstimulated by bright sunlight.
06[20:41] * Seira sighs in relief as soon as they've left Claris's chambers. "The shades, they did nothing," she complains, taking them off. "So, back to the curse. The quest is two-fold.
01[20:41] <Seira> First, we need to seek out a Sun Blade. Going to Lathander's realm seemed like our best chance, and you would know more than anyone both where to head and be able to help us get there, too. Next, we need to head to Halla on the Shadow Plane with the blade in question. This latter part makes me wonder just why Waukeen--"
01[20:41] <Seira> Noticing that her hand is shaking, Seira grabs it with the other to still it. "Right. First, the Sun Blade."
[20:44] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 17." [1d20=2]
[20:50] <Kotono> "Those are sacred blades of Lathander. Yes, I doubt any lie in easy finding in this world," Claris frowns to that, "I would not think they would be given lightly; they are the gifts to high champions of Lathander. I may be able to find out more if I consult holy texts, my memory fails me."
01[20:51] <Seira> "We probably can't leave until the next dawn anyway, can we?" Seira asks, frowning. "I should've put a request for help with planar travel into my message. I doubt you have those sorts of spells ready normally, after all."
[20:54] <Kotono> "No. Follow me, it will be best if I escort you to private quarters for the day, so there is no chance of a panic." Claris says, and lower, "Sorry Seira. I don't intend to inflict unneeded distress on you in a time of trial."
01[20:55] <Seira> "It's... okay." Seira sighs. "Sure, it's depressing that I scare people and my appearance makes little kids cry. But I chose this for myself, even knowing what was likely to happen."
[20:57] <Kotono> "You're doing the right thing, even if it's hard." Amaryl comes to Seira, hand passing on and through Seira's arm. "The right thing isn't usually the easy thing, is it?"
06[20:58] * Seira focuses on her hand, trying to reciprocate. "It's usually me who goes on lecturing about needing to deserve the rewards through putting in effort and personal sacrifice," she says, smiling. "It'll be okay."
01[20:58] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[20:58] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 12." [1d20=7]
01[20:59] <Seira> Seira's smile slips slightly.
[21:00] <Kotono> Seira is lead to a room on the second floor, escorted by Claris. It's a plain guest room, windowless save for one that has thick curtains drawn over it. It's not fancy, but it's dim. Pleasant. "I'd put you in a better room, but all of our honored rooms have large windows to let in sunlight," Claris says, "Apologies."
01[21:01] <Seira> "I wouldn't be able to enjoy it, anyway," Seira says honestly. "I'll just take you somewhere nice afterwards," she adds for Amaryl's benefit.
[21:01] <Kotono> OOC: Are you going to do anything but cool your heels here?
01[21:03] <Seira> OOC: I'll wait, really.
[21:04] <Kotono> The day crawls by. Later in the afternoon, Claris returns. He brings a thick, old, yellowbound tome with him. "Seira?" he asks as he enters.
01[21:05] <Seira> "Still here," she calls back, floating in the center of the room. If she thinks about it as swimming and closes her eyes, it's actually quite relaxing.
[21:06] <Kotono> Going to a plain wood table in the room and placing the book down, "You can read Celestial, yes?"
[21:06] <Kotono> Amaryl sits on the bed, reading a thin booklet as she waits. She looks up at this, approaching Claris.
06[21:07] * Seira floats over as well. "Sure."
[21:10] <Kotono> Claris taps a page. It flows around an image, of an armored man holding a sword of golden sunshine, lines of light coming from it. The snippet reads 'The Swords of the Burning Sun are the sign of Lathander's favor. Please him in this world for his most devoted shall be gifted with them.' "It goes onto say a few pages later that Lathander gives them to servants who please them, as well as some of his personal heralds."
[21:12] <Kotono> as well as some of his personal heralds."
06[21:12] * Seira nods to that. "It's consistent with what I've expected. How could someone who doesn't serve him outright gain such a blade, however?"
[21:13] <Kotono> "Our clergy in this world is still weak and small. It is growing at a good speed, but such a boon is not one we can give out. Perhaps one day." Claris lets his hand fall away from the book. "To find a servant of Lathander or to summon one, or to go to his realm would be our best chances."
01[21:14] <Seira> "The latter is still my choice," Seira affirms. "I figure landing a blow against Shar's darkness is something Lathander would get behind, right?"
[21:18] <Kotono> "Yes.  However, in your current form, caution would be the watchword." Steepling his hands together, "Lest one make a mistake and a battle is joined before words can bring peace."
01[21:20] <Seira> "If it were easy...." Seira says, trailing off. "Anyway, it's not like just anyone could take me out before I got a chance to talk to them. Although I admit to being curious if I read as a shadow to your magical sense or not, Claris."
[21:25] <Kotono> "One way to find out," Claris invokes a few words under his breath, holding his holy symbol. After, he nods. "You do. As a faint one, but you do."
01[21:27] <Seira> "Order's Wrath would work on me and everything?"
[21:29] <Kotono> "Order's Wrath?" Claris looks puzzles, "I don't see how this would be a question of law or chaos. Good or evil, perhaps so."
01[21:29] <Seira> "Faint Evil, check. Faint not life, check?"
[21:31] <Kotono> "I cast to detect undead, not evil or law." Claris shakes his head again, "I don't have detection for evil memorized today. I can get another to cast it if you wish."
01[21:32] <Seira> "Nah, we could check come morning, just before we leave. You'll need enough plane shifting spells to get back as well. You said you'd help, right?"
[21:32] <Kotono> "I did. Until tomorrow then," Claris rises, "I must go prepare."
01[21:33] <Seira> "If I could trouble you for some basic information on where we're going, that would help," Seira admits. "I was never that interested in the planes, and I'm paying for that now."
[21:36] <Kotono> "Ah. The House of Nature is the realm of Lathander and other aligned Gods, such as Chauntea, Mielekki and Silvanus. It rests in the realm of Elysium. Where Lathander rules, it is said that it is always high noon. When those who revere Lathander pass from this world, they are born in the sun beams that shine down on His realm."
01[21:37] <Seira> "Seems like you'll be my eyes in more than one way," Seira says, glancing at Amaryl speculatively. She nods to Claris. "Sounds painful. Where should I head while there, if I want to seek out the help of powerful yet intelligent servants of Lathander?"
[21:39] <Kotono> "Dawnspire is the tower of Lathander. It touches the sun itself on it's highest layer, where Lathander holds formal court or councils of war against evil. The closer you get to it, the more followers and settlements that live under His norishing sunlight."
06[21:40] * Seira considers this. "A direct approach. I like it! I'll beat the stupid ones who won't listen to reason until they cry, and ask for help with my mission as I go along, even if I have to end up petitioning Lathander himself!"
[21:41] <Kotono> "
[21:41] <Kotono> "Cautious and soft, Seira," Claris rises, "Prepare for the morrow, for I will be here at dawn."
01[21:42] <Seira> "Right. Since I'm going to be there, want me to pick anything up for you? Something for the temple, as thanks for the help?"
[21:43] <Kotono> "Holy symbol, sacred texts, anything you can," Claris answers.
01[21:43] <Seira> "It's a promise."
[21:43] <Kotono> OOC: Skip ahead once you have your spells set?
01[21:44] <Seira> OOC: Yes
[21:45] <Kotono> OOC: Lemme know when you're set.
01[21:45] <Seira> OOC: Done
[21:48] <Kotono> Claris comes over the next morning. He's in golden robes, freshly cleaned and with a mace on his belt. Once he enters, "Are both of you ready to leave?"
01[21:49] <Seira> "Pretty much. Let's aim for Dawnspire, then!"
[21:50] <Kotono> Once the three manage to unite hands, Claris calls on the power of Plane Shift! Reality b ends around you, twisting and warping! (More)
[21:50] <Kotono> roll 5d100
06[21:50] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d100 and gets 317." [5d100=7, 99, 70, 44, 97]
[21:53] <Kotono> So bright. The sunlight dazzles Seira. It's bright all over. The sun dominates the sky, warmth filling everything with radiant sunlight. It's outright blinding for Seira: She can hardly see ten feet ahead of her face.  "Oh! It's so gorgeous!" Amaryl gawks, "I feel...like I'm home."
06[21:54] * Seira closes her eyes with a sigh. "I'm conflicted. It's nice, yes, but you don't mind guiding me, do you, Amaryl?"
[21:55] <Kotono> "Take my hand," Amaryl extends outwards.
06[21:55] * Seira tries to!
01[21:55] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 12." [1d20=7]
01[21:56] <Seira> "It's not as easy as it might seem," Seira laments.
[21:56] <Kotono> 'Try again," Amaryl urges, offering her hand out. "You can do it, Seira."
[21:56] <Kotono> Meanwhile Claris is looking about, eyes fixiated on the burning-bright sun.
01[21:57] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 6." [1d20=1]
01[21:57] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 24." [1d20=19]
[21:58] <Kotono> Third time is the charm! Amaryl takes Seira's hand! "Come on, Sir Claris," Amaryl says as she leads Seira along. Claris looks forward, "A-ah." After murmuring a quick prayer to Lathander, he follows along as well. OOC: Content with skipping along a bit?
01[22:00] <Seira> "Here," Seira says, dropping a ring into Amaryl's palm. "I can't really use it now, and you might need it if someone just goes and attacks without listening, first."
[22:01] <Kotono> "My role here is done," Claris begs off, "Travel safely, both of you. This place...I know from my studies that if I do not leave soon, I never will."
01[22:01] <Seira> "I was about to say that, but was hoping you would bring it up," Seira agrees, opening her eyes to look at Claris as he leaves, despite the pain. "I appreciate your help."
[22:02] <Kotono> "Travel with Lathander's life and aid," Claris bids, "May your quest reach a fruitful end."
01[22:04] <Seira> "We're together. How could we possibly fail?" Seira asks with a smile, settling comfortably on the pegasus next to Amaryl, although that takes far more effort than she makes it seem.
01[22:04] <Seira> OOC: Skip along?
[22:04] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[22:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 61." [1d100=61]
[22:05] <Kotono> roll 1d6
06[22:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6 and gets 1." [1d6=1]
[22:05] <Kotono> You walk for a little time, in a strange happy, pained daze. Keeping track of how long is hard, but Amaryl stops. "Wait, Seira," she says, "I see something coming towards us. It's like a glowing white ball."
01[22:06] <Seira> "How far is it?" Seira asks, knowing it would be futile to look herself.
[22:07] <Kotono> "About one hundred...no, ninety feet," Amaryl reports. "No, eighty. It's not hard to see...seventy now. It doesn't look dangerous or hostile."
01[22:08] <Seira> "Try greeting it?" Seira offers. "We might as well ask for directions."
[22:08] <Kotono> "Hello?" Amaryl calls. "Hello there?"
[22:09] <Kotono> "Hi!" A child-like voice calls, then, "...aaaaa!"
[22:09] <Kotono> "...um...it's running," Amaryl says, her cheerful words dropping.
01[22:10] <Seira> "Lantern Archon?" Seira chances. "Could you not run away, please?" she calls after the fleeing ball of light, raising her voice. "I need your help. If you're scared, you don't have to come closer, and I won't chase you!"
[22:10] <Kotono> OOC: Make a diplo check, -10?
01[22:10] <Seira> roll 1d20+15
06[22:10] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+15 and gets 19." [1d20=4]
[22:12] <Kotono> "Aaaaa!" No answer from it, but Amaryl does. "It's still going." With a sigh, "Let's hurry on. I can see something far on the horizon, Seira. Let's go to it and see what it is?"
01[22:14] <Seira> "Next time, let's try introducing ourselves first? It might help," Seira suggests, not letting the incident get to her. "And let me know when we're close enough to that something on the horizon? I've got a spell that would help me be more persuasive. You too, if you'd like!"
[22:22] <Kotono> "Right," Amaryl says agreeably, "I'll keep a watch out." The dazzling sunlight is even stronger, somehow. It's so bright here, so overwhelming. "Let me know if you need anything, Seira?"
01[22:23] <Seira> "I'm... surprisingly comfortable. If I just hold on to you and close my eyes."
[22:26] <Kotono> Amaryl reaches back, hugging Seira. "It's okay. I'll be the strong one today. I think I can do that."
[22:27] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[22:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 48." [1d100=48]
[22:30] <Kotono> After another hour or so, Amaryl speaks up, "Seira, something's coming. Several somethings. They look humanoids but have wings like gold."
06[22:31] * Seira casts Voice of the Dragon upon herself, before reaching out towards Amaryl and trying to do the same.
01[22:31] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[22:31] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 20." [1d20=15]
06[22:31] * Seira follows it up with Heroism, for good measure.
[22:32] <Kotono> The spells are cast! Amaryl peers ahead, "They're not trying to hide. Four of them - they're wearing armor, too. Angels, I think?" she says in a shaking voice, "Like Latha when she visited the court. They're so beautiful to look at, but I'm scared, too."
01[22:32] <Seira> "We're starting at a disadvantage, but remember that we're on a holy quest. Justice is with us," she tells Amaryl while they have the time. "And our story is so strange no one would try lying with it."
[22:35] <Kotono> "Right," Amaryl says. A few moments later, "Halt!" A powerful, commanding voice bellows in the sky, "In the name of the Morninglord!"
[22:37] <Kotono> "Seira?" Amaryl whispers back to her an instant later. "You heard that, didn't you? Obey them?"
01[22:37] <Seira> "Of course," Seira says aloud, thinking to Amaryl, 'How far away are they?'
[22:38] <Kotono> 'About 120 feet and closing,' she answers.
01[22:38] <Seira> "We came to see the Morninglord," Seira says loudly, "so we would follow legitimate orders given in his name, naturally."
[22:40] <Kotono> "We come in peace and for aid." Amaryl raises her voice, "We are not going to attack."
[22:42] <Kotono> Closer now, the voice sounds, "I see a creature of shadow. Identify yourself and why you have come to this realm, then. What aid do you seek?"
[22:43] <Kotono> "The shadow you see is Seira, a noble warrior who is trying to break the curse on one of Shar's vile t-tokens!" A slight stutter, but otherwise Amaryl's voice is in control. "In pursuit of this we need a Sun Blade and have come to this realm for that."
01[22:43] <Seira> "Even though I hold this form on the outside, can't you see past that, honored servant of Lathander?" Seira asks. "As Amaryl had said, this is but a curse from Shar's leftover influence."
[22:45] <Kotono> There is brief discussion amid the angels, voices only faintly heard. "Come with us," The angel commands. "We shall resolve this matter with one who can see past the follies of magica nd illusion, to see the heart of the matter."
01[22:46] <Seira> "Of course," Seira repeats. "A shame we had to meet under such circumstance, but like I said, my name is Seira and this is Amaryl. What about you?"
[22:50] <Kotono> "I am Staralia," The angel's voice - a man's voice, you think - declares. Thus your flight heads down. As it does, 'Oh! They're leading us to a small city, Seira.'
01[22:51] <Seira> 'If I scare any kids there, apologize for me, please?' Seira sends back.
01[22:52] <Seira> "Nice to meet you," she voices out loud to the angel.
[22:55] <Kotono> 'I will,' Amaryl soothes. Soon you touch down on the ground. Seira can see a city around her dimly, lead along. You come inside, at last to somewhere where your eyes function on a meaningful level. It is a warm house, decorated with furs and gold. Behind and around you are four angels, fearsome and clad in light golden armor. One turns to you, the voice of Staralia. "You may sit if you desire. I will return in a moment."
[22:55] <Kotono> "You may sit if you desire. I will return in a moment."
01[22:55] <Seira> "I really can't. I have to float all the time until I break the curse," Seira responds with an apologetic shrug. "Nice to finally put a face to the name, too."
[23:00] <Kotono> A nod before he vanishes back. Soon he comes with a woman of unsurpassed beauty. It is like looking on a ray of the morning's sun, her hair light-white. Her face is radiantw ithout being overpowering. Not a flaw is on her body, everything perfect. She wears gold full plate armor from head to toe, yet walks without a sound. Her eyes take onto Seira, "It is true. Behind the mask of shadows likes a creature with a noble, true heart and apperan
[23:00] <Kotono>  "It is true. Behind the mask of shadows likes a creature with a noble, true heart and apperance. An anklet is clamped to her ankle like a poisoned leech."
06[23:03] * Seira is briefly speechless, and it's hard for her to stop herself from thanking the beautiful angel. "Seira of Balmuria, here from Prime." She focuses on manifesting her hand before trying to place it on Amaryl's shoulder. "Amaryl, likewise. We're on a quest to destroy Shar's vile hold on the anklet in question."
01[23:03] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 6." [1d20=1]
06[23:04] * Seira winces, and retracts her hand.
[23:05] <Kotono> "I am a Dawnbringer, a Planetar in the service of the exalted Morninglord." Her voice seems to make the light more bearable. "Tell me, what in your quest brings you to the House of Nature?"
01[23:09] <Seira> "There was a conflict on Prime, between our forces and the servants of Shar," Seira starts with. "We prevailed, but far too many relics remained behind. After they sacrificed something priceless to me to that vile thing, it was only proper to retaliate in kind, won't you agree? As long as I get to see Shar's influence exorcised and the magic in the anklets used for good, a curse is nothing!"
01[23:09] <Seira> She pauses. "I appealed to Waukeen, and she said I had to return to the place of that battle, Shar's stronghold, on her plane of residence and strike the anklet down with a Sun Blade. What better place to find it than Dawnspire?"

[Corwin]

[16:21] <Blondezilla> >  "It is true. Behind the mask of shadows likes a creature with a noble, true heart and apperance. An anklet is clamped to her ankle like a poisoned leech."
[16:21] <Blondezilla> * Seira is briefly speechless, and it's hard for her to stop herself from thanking the beautiful angel. "Seira of Balmuria, here from Prime." She focuses on manifesting her hand before trying to place it on Amaryl's shoulder. "Amaryl, likewise. We're on a quest to destroy Shar's vile hold on the anklet in question."
[16:21] <Blondezilla> <Seira> roll 1d20+5
[16:21] <Blondezilla> * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 and gets 6." [1d20=1]
[16:21] <Blondezilla> * Seira winces, and retracts her hand.
[16:21] <Blondezilla> > "I am a Dawnbringer, a Planetar in the service of the exalted Morninglord." Her voice seems to make the light more bearable. "Tell me, what in your quest brings you to the House of Nature?"
[16:21] <Blondezilla> <Seira> "There was a conflict on Prime, between our forces and the servants of Shar," Seira starts with. "We prevailed, but far too many relics remained behind. After they sacrificed something priceless to me to that vile thing, it was only proper to retaliate in kind, won't you agree? As long as I get to see Shar's influence exorcised and the magic in the anklets used for good, a curse is nothing!"
[16:21] <Blondezilla> <Seira> She pauses. "I appealed to Waukeen, and she said I had to return to the place of that battle, Shar's stronghold, on her plane of residence and strike the anklet down with a Sun Blade. What better place to find it than Dawnspire?"
[16:26] <Blondezilla> "Sun Blades are rarely loaned or given to outsiders," Dawnbringer proclaims, her voice enrapturing. There is a magnetism to it that attracts attention, no, demands it. "Your quest is not without merit, however."
01[16:27] <Seira> "Because rarely is not never," Seira notes, agreeing. It should just be illegal to be this pretty and flawless.
[16:30] <Blondezilla> Amaryl stares, nodding along with Dawnbringer. Her eyes are wide, stuck on the angel. "There is a way you can prove yourself worthy of one, the Bringing of the Radiance."
06[16:32] * Seira is hardly different from Amaryl in that regard, she just hides it much better. "It is a given that I'll make the attempt. Can you tell me what I should do, Dawnbringer?"
[16:36] <Blondezilla> "Deep in the wild recesses of the House of Nature, in Mielekki's realm, lies an ancient fortress shrouded in eternal night. Travel there and bring a glorious dawn to it's blackened skies."
06[16:38] * Seira startles at the name. Could she-- but what are the odds, really. She forces herself to focus on the task before her. "How can even a corner of the House of Nature be shrouded in night, Dawnbringer?" she asks, not really understanding and resolving to learn more about the planes the next chance she gets.
[16:39] <Blondezilla> "That is a question you will understand when you arrive," Dawnbringer says, "Will you accept this task, Seira?"
01[16:40] <Seira> "Of course," she responds instantly. "I'm still not clear on the means to do so, mind, but it sounds like I'll understand it when I get there and you wouldn't send me on a task you thought was beyong my abilities at present, right?"
[16:43] <Blondezilla> "Correct. From here, travel under the sun's light for two days. You will then enter Mielekki's realm, where you will find the path to lead you to your goal." Dawnbringer stands and leaves, coming back with a scroll. PResenting it to Amaryl, "It is likely that your friend's form will incur other incidents. This bears my word that you are not a threat to this realm."
01[16:44] <Seira> "I told you there would be nice people who'd understand!" Seira tells Amaryl happily, floating around her in circles.
[16:49] <Blondezilla> "Thank you," Amaryl stands and bows, before grinning to Seira. "I had thought so. This is paradise."
[16:50] <Blondezilla> "The two of you may leave when you wish. Do you require food before you go," Dawnbringer inquires. "Natural food will not be difficult to find on the way, either."
01[16:51] <Seira> "I don't know if I need to eat like this," Seira admits, "but some food for the road would be great, if only for Amaryl. We won't forget your kindness, so if you're ever on Prime, feel free to stop by!"
[16:55] <Blondezilla> "I thank you for your kindness." One of the other angels hurries away, coming back with a travel sack. It bulges with fruits and vegetables, and also comes with a waterskin. He presents it to Amaryl, who opens it up, smiles and puts it away. "Thank you so much."
01[16:57] <Seira> "Let's go?" Seira offers to Amaryl. "It's probably important to follow directions precicely, so we won't teleport along the way."
[16:58] <Blondezilla> OOC: Skip along a bit then?
01[16:58] <Seira> OOC: Sure
[17:00] <Blondezilla> roll 1d100
[17:00] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=48 ]{48}
[17:00] <Blondezilla> roll 1d100
[17:00] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=36 ]{36}
[17:01] <Blondezilla> The day passes. Twice you encounter celestials under the blinding sun - one group of Hound Archons on a pilgrimage, the other a lone Astral Deva. Both relent when Amaryl shows them the scroll, little coming of it. While there is no night here, Amaryl makes camp at the right time, choosing to rest. "Do you want to keep watches, Seira?" she asks.
01[17:03] <Seira> "I'm afraid that's rather futile," Seira admits. "I can't see too far even if I make the effort. Lagann probably has a better range than I do, right now. I could just prepare an Alarm spell tomorrow if you think we'll get sneak-attacked here."
[17:06] <Blondezilla> "I doubt it, but...go ahead? It never hurts to be prudent." Setting up camp, "How do you feel, Seira?"
01[17:08] <Seira> "Really happy. Didn't think I'd be camping in heaven with you so soon. Might need to invest in better shades," Seira says thoughtfully, floating about idly. "For tonight, I'll just ask Lagann to keep a watch and float underground so no one spots me and attacks. Tomorrow, I'll have Alarm up and everything."
[17:09] <Blondezilla> "It's so nice here...I worry a little that we may never go home after this, but...Even if that's true, I'm okay with that as long as you're here, Seira." Amaryl smiles with warmth that rivals the blinding sunlight.
06[17:10] * Seira really hopes that they do, since being undead for the afterlife would be a pain. And she likes seeing past her toes. Even so, she can't help but think it would work out, smiling back.
[17:12] <Blondezilla> roll 1d100
[17:12] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=29 ]{29}
[17:12] <Blondezilla> The' night' passes without incident. OOC: Seira, switching spells?
01[17:13] <Seira> OOC: Seems prudent
[17:15] <Blondezilla> OOC: Let me know when you're done?
01[17:17] <Seira> OOC: Done
[17:20] <Blondezilla> The next day begins, travel resumed! As it goes...
[17:20] <Blondezilla> roll 1d100
[17:20] <Blondezilla> roll 1d100
[17:20] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=56 ]{56}
[17:20] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=40 ]{40}
[17:22] <Blondezilla> The second day of travel is a blur for Seira. It's too much sun and brightness, a headache throbbing in her head. Despite that, she loves it here. It's a strange combination, leaving her feeling confused. But as Amaryl begins to slow down, yawning, she exclaims, "Oh look! Seira! I can see forests ahead now! That will mean shade, too."
01[17:23] <Seira> "And right on cue, too!" Seira agrees. "Want to rest here, or make the push and get to the shade, first?"
[17:23] <Blondezilla> "Let's get in the shade," Amaryl says, hurrying.
06[17:24] * Seira does her best to follow suit.
[17:26] <Blondezilla> Aaah! Shade! AS you step in under the trees the sunlight is diluted. Brightness becomes tolerable, Seira's eyes able to see. You stand at the edge of a thick, well grown forest. It's peaceful here, birdsong and burbling brook noise filling her ears.
06[17:27] * Seira sighs in relief. "It feels even better here," she murmurs, settling down next to a large tree and gesturing for Amaryl to come closer.
[17:29] <Blondezilla> Amaryl does so, curling up near ghostly Seira. "It's like home. It smells just like it...so good." Closing her e yes, "One of the good things about Pallanth. Not that I miss it."
01[17:31] <Seira> In response, Seira starts reciting the very poem Amaryl was reading with Donald, taking her time.
[17:37] <Blondezilla> roll 1d100
[17:37] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=65 ]{65}
[17:42] <Blondezilla> The rest passes well enough. In the morning, Amaryl is eating breakfast. AS she munches down an apple, a sound is heard. It's the sound of a horse neighing, coming froma head somewhere.
01[17:43] <Seira> 'Want me to hide and let you handle it?' Seira asks telepathically, halway hidden in the tree's trunk.
[17:44] <Blondezilla> 'Go ahead.' Amaryl says, standing up.
06[17:45] * Seira disappears from sight entirely, staying close enough that should Amaryl need her, she would be right there.
[17:46] <Blondezilla> "What is it?" Amaryl can be heard shortly later. Then, 'Seira, there's a unicorn here! It's pressing aside some branchers with it's horn, showing an animal trail. It's starting tow alk down it, stopping to look back at me every few feet.'
06[17:46] * Seira flies back up. This must be the path Dawnbringer was talking about, and a clear invitation for them to follow!
[17:47] <Blondezilla> Ahead, Seira can see a little animal trail in the forest. A unicorn leads the wall, a slightly small one. It has a mane of blonde fur, keeping a fast pace as it proceeds on.
01[17:49] <Seira> "Let's go, then," Seira suggests. They'll have to proceed on foot, but that's not really a problem with the sun's glare mitigated here.
[17:59] <Blondezilla> The two take to the walk, heading along. The unicorn stays a few hundred feet ahead, often just glimsped. It's a wild path, overgrown at points but steadily leading deeper and farther in the forest. Hours pass by in this way. As you do, you notice the sunlight creeping in through the trees is lessening.
01[18:01] <Seira> "So this is what she meant," Seira muses, looking up to see if the sunlight seems to be disappearing naturally due to the abundance of flora.
[18:05] <Blondezilla> "Yes," Amaryl hurries along. After a little more, the sunlight has ceased. It's like a quiet night has settled over the forest. The only source of light is the unicorn - it's horn glows with radiance as it falls back, only twenty feet ahead now.
01[18:06] <Seira> "If you need more light, just tell me," Seira says quietly, herself able to see perfectly and feeling a bit guilty over that.
[18:08] <Blondezilla> "I'm fine," Amaryl says. With that, the two proceed on. Ahead, the forest thickens in an impenetrable screen. Here the unicorn stops, turning it's gaze right to Seira.
06[18:09] * Seira looks back at the unicorn curiously. "We're supposed to proceed on our own?" she asks, gesturing ahead.
[18:11] <Blondezilla> The unicorn nods, looking Seira in the eyes all the while.
06[18:12] * Seira floats closer to the screen of trees, so that she might tell whether Amaryl could make her way through them.
[18:13] <Blondezilla> It's thick, but one could pass through with some effort.
01[18:14] <Seira> "Could you look after Gurren?" Seira asks the unicorn, turning back. It would be horrible if he were just eaten by something while waiting for them.
[18:16] <Blondezilla> The unicorn goes over to Gurren, the two looking eye to eye. Then the unicorn goes back to Seira, bowing it's head at her.
01[18:17] <Seira> "Thanks!" Seira waves Amaryl over. "I'll scout ahead, but won't get too far. You're comign, right?"
[18:17] <Blondezilla> "Of course," Amaryl says, falling in step with Seira.
06[18:18] * Seira thus floats ahead through the foliage!
[18:31] <Blondezilla> Ahead, Seira sees that the foliage. In the center, in perfect black, rests a forgotten citadel. It's defensive walls are vacant and covered with fines. A river runs in front of it, no bridge across it's rapidly running waters.
01[18:33] <Seira> It certainly seems like a trial for Amaryl. And she had a pegasus along, too! Seira floats closer to one of the sturdier-looking vines, seeking to cut through it with the Resort and use it to help Amaryl get across the river.
[18:38] <Blondezilla> Many of the vines are thick and heavy, Seira able to take her pick of good ones. OOC: How are you using it exactly?
06[18:39] * Seira intends to find a reasonably lengthy vine of those that passed her initial check, and try to cut off one end. As long as she can carry it over to the other bank of the river, Amaryl could use it to climb across.
[18:49] <Blondezilla> This goes well enough. Amaryl eyes the vine, putting her bow away. "Climb it?"
01[18:51] <Seira> "I'm sorry, I didn't think we would need fly spells," Seira apologizes. "Just go over to this side slowly?"
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[21:04] <Blondezilla> With that, Amaryl starts to climb!
06[21:04] * Seira helps by imbuing Amaryl with Heroism, before watching over her!
[21:04] <Blondezilla> OOC: What's the boost on Heroism?
01[21:04] <Seira> OOC: +2 on saves/skills/attacks. Please take 10!
01[21:04] <Seira> OOC: I'll even aid if I can!
[21:06] <Blondezilla> OOC: You can try, sure. She can't take ten and make the DC as is, so she'll need to check.
01[21:09] <Seira> roll 1d20+5 trying!
[21:09] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+5 trying! --> [ 1d20=16 ]{21}
[21:10] <Blondezilla> roll 1d20+4
[21:10] <Rei-chan> Blondezilla rolled : 1d20+4 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{6}
[21:11] <Blondezilla> Amaryl starts to cross, but her muscles give out on her! With a cry she slips and falls into the river, splashing into the fast moving current!
06[21:13] * Seira tries to catch Amaryl before she's swept away!
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d20+5 cha
[21:14] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+5 cha --> [ 1d20=18 ]{23}
[21:15] <Blondezilla> OOC: Make a strength check, say, since you're trying to catch her?
01[21:15] <Seira> roll 1d20+5
[21:15] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+5 --> [ 1d20=6 ]{11}
[21:15] <Blondezilla> Fortunately, Amaryl is not heavy even with her gear Seira grunts and is able to catch her, flickering between shadow and reality!
06[21:17] * Seira struggles to help Amaryl over to the opposite bank.
[21:18] <Blondezilla> Flying over, SEira is able to make it, muscles straining! Amaryl falls on the far bank, down on her knees. "Oh Seira!" She sighs, "Sorry! My grip gave right away when I tried to pull myself along."
01[21:20] <Seira> "Don't worry about it," Seira tells her, shaking her head. "We should've prepared better. Spending a few moments to make a knotted rope would've helped you across easily, but I guess I got caught up in the moment." Calling on the magic of prestidigitation, Seira spends several moments to help Amaryl dry her clothes.
[21:22] <Blondezilla> Once dried, Amaryl stands. "Let's find an entryway to this now, or do you want ot just fly in?"
01[21:24] <Seira> "It would be inconsiderate to our hosts if we didn't try and go through the front gate," Seira responds. "Besides, we don't know the situation. No one said we actually had to get to the center of the citadel, and we might miss out on some important clues by taking a shortcut."
[21:27] <Blondezilla> Thus, the two advance ahead! The gate into the place is a long closed wood gate barred with a dark metal. It looks very sturdy and solid.
06[21:28] * Seira has scrolls of Knock, naturally, but first sees if there is a lock she could force open.
[21:28] <Blondezilla> OOC: Searching?
01[21:28] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 yes
01[21:28] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 also, traps
[21:28] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 yes --> [ 1d20=20 ]{43}
[21:28] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 also, traps --> [ 1d20=15 ]{38}
[21:28] <Blondezilla> Seira finds a lock mechanism in the center, binding everything together. She doesn't find any traps, though.
06[21:30] * Seira gets her tools, trying to make the mechanism cooperate. Manifesting at will can only help her, here, by getting straight to the core of the device.
01[21:30] <Seira> roll 1d20+15 open lock
[21:30] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+15 open lock --> [ 1d20=7 ]{22}
[21:31] <Blondezilla> No dice. Seira tries once but can't get it to go.
06[21:32] * Seira spends a bit more time positioning her tools just right, before trying again as many times as needed.
[21:32] <Blondezilla> OOC: Taking 20?
01[21:33] <Seira> OOC: I could roll 20 times
01[21:33] <Seira> OOC: Yes  >_>
[21:35] <Blondezilla> Fiddling with the lock awhile, Seira gets it to pop! The metal bars part and lift up, the gates folding open! Ahead is what looks to be a classical styled courtyard. Lying in it, surrounded by grasses...Seira's breath quickens. A gemstone the size of a large boulder rests there, as black as midnight's hues.
01[21:36] <Seira> If there was ever a time to cast Detect Magic....
[21:38] <Blondezilla> "Oh..." Amaryl gasps, hands to her mouth. "Is that...Is that a gem? Oh Seira, that...you could buy Pallanth ten times ovre with that!"
06[21:39] * Seira looks at Amaryl in surprise. "Any ideas? I don't see any magic, so can this really be related to the whole bringing the dawn back bit?"
01[21:39] <Seira> roll 1d20+10 I have appraise
[21:39] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+10 I have appraise --> [ 1d20=14 ]{24}
01[21:39] <Seira> OOC: Actually, +1, so 25
[21:44] <Blondezilla> "A gem that size, just sitting here? It must be," Amaryl shakes her head, "Most diamons are tiny! That thing must be thousand and thousands of carats!"
[21:44] <Blondezilla> *diamonds
01[21:44] <Seira> "You think anyone would mind if we took back a piece?" Seira wonders idly.
[21:45] <Blondezilla> "Let's worry about that after we finish? It would be a waste if we ruined our chances by doing that first thing," Amaryl considers,
[21:45] <Blondezilla> "Let's worry about that after we finish? It would be a waste if we ruined our chances by doing that first thing," Amaryl considers, "Maybe afterwards, just a little bit?"
01[21:45] <Seira> Nonetheless, she observes the diamond from close by. Perhaps it functions as a sun and merely went out? Then, she would need to reignite it.
01[21:46] <Seira> "Even a little fraction of a diamond costing in the tends of millions gold..." Seira says quietly, trailing off. Merely laying her eyes on the gem is enough to make her quite happy.
[21:47] <Blondezilla> The diamond looks flawless. It's cut surface reflects Seira's shadowy face a dozen times in each glance. "It's...amazing. Seira, even if we can't get a Sun Blade here, if we took that...we could just buy one somewhere else, couldn't we?"
01[21:49] <Seira> "I wonder whether that would be cheating?" Seira muses, reaching out to touch the diamond's surface. If it seems safe, she'll take a look inside it to see whether it's a normal diamond the rest of the way. 'Only horrible people would have such a blade after they killed its rightful owner and would be willing to just sell it. I don't want to finance them.'
[21:50] <Blondezilla> The gem is still a gem inside. It isn't hollow or anything.  "Well, maybe someone else would, someone good who has an extra." Going to run her hands along the surface, "It's cool to the touch, like ice."
01[21:51] <Seira> "Maybe," Seira allows, if skeptically, withdrawing from the enormous diamond and floating around to see what her options are now.
[21:53] <Blondezilla> There's a stairway on each of the four walls, letting one climb up to the battlements. There's adoor straight ahead, a small little attached stone room with a door in the southeast corner, and the gemstone. Amaryl lingers by the gem.
[21:53] <Blondezilla> OOC: Floating around or up or what? Gave you more detail now that you'r enot staring at the diamond.
01[21:53] <Seira> "Give me a moment to check out the battlements?" Seira requests, flying up and then making a sweep of the citadel's defenses.
[21:55] <Blondezilla> OOC: Make a search check?
01[21:55] <Seira> roll 1d20+23
[21:55] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{43}

[Corwin]

[17:34] <Kotono> > The diamond looks flawless. It's cut surface reflects Seira's shadowy face a dozen times in each glance. "It's...amazing. Seira, even if we can't get a Sun Blade here, if we took that...we could just buy one somewhere else, couldn't we?"
[17:34] <Kotono> <Seira> "I wonder whether that would be cheating?" Seira muses, reaching out to touch the diamond's surface. If it seems safe, she'll take a look inside it to see whether it's a normal diamond the rest of the way. 'Only horrible people would have such a blade after they killed its rightful owner and would be willing to just sell it. I don't want to finance them.'
[17:34] <Kotono> > The gem is still a gem inside. It isn't hollow or anything.  "Well, maybe someone else would, someone good who has an extra." Going to run her hands along the surface, "It's cool to the touch, like ice."
[17:34] <Kotono> <Seira> "Maybe," Seira allows, if skeptically, withdrawing from the enormous diamond and floating around to see what her options are now.
[17:34] <Kotono> > There's a stairway on each of the four walls, letting one climb up to the battlements. There's adoor straight ahead, a small little attached stone room with a door in the southeast corner, and the gemstone. Amaryl lingers by the gem.
[17:34] <Kotono> > OOC: Floating around or up or what? Gave you more detail now that you'r enot staring at the diamond.
[17:34] <Kotono> <Seira> "Give me a moment to check out the battlements?" Seira requests, flying up and then making a sweep of the citadel's defenses.
[17:34] <Kotono> > OOC: Make a search check?
[17:34] <Kotono> <Seira> roll 1d20+23
[17:34] <Kotono> <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{43}
[17:39] <Kotono> The citadel's defenses are solid stone with mounted positions for archers to work. A few metal pots sit about as well. Nestled next to one, Seira finds a small book, having fallen between pot and wall. The smell of oil and smoke clings to this place as Seira sees the book.
06[17:41] * Seira tries to take the book!
05[17:42] -atarians.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Seira invited Hatbot into the channel.
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01[17:42] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[17:42] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 10." [1d20=4]
[17:44] <Kotono> Taking the book goes without incident, now in hand.
[17:44] <Kotono> OOC: STrike.
[17:44] <Kotono> OOC: Misread the numbers.
01[17:45] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 I'll try again!
06[17:45] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 I'll try again! and gets 10." [1d20=4]
[17:45] <Kotono> Seira's hand goes through the book like smoke in the air, twice in a row.
06[17:45] * Seira doesn't intend to give up, now that it's come to that.
[17:46] <Kotono> Seira now has the book in hand, after several more tries. "Find something?" Amaryl calls down from below.
01[17:47] <Seira> "Think so," Seira responds, floating back as she peruses the book curiously.
[17:49] <Kotono> It looks to be a journal of sorts. The first several pages are splattered with al iquid and ruined. Past those, it begins talking about the journey to Mieliekki's realm, to complete a trial put forth by agents of Lathander. The next entry reads the following: (More)
[17:52] <Kotono> Most of it is unsorted notes and ramblingas, if penned in here or there. "There's 12 dials. A clock's face????" "The gem's hard to move. Do we need it in there? I'm not sure. How do we move it??" "3rd: ???? Nothing happened???? 5th: Dangerous. 9th: DAngerous. 11th: Safe. Try more later." "It grows, then shrinks, then grows as the day passes? I don't get it."
06[17:54] * Seira drops the book next to Amaryl as she touches down, to allow her to read it as well. "Seems like the real goal is inside," she points out. "Let's go in and try the safe route first to see what the whole thing is about?"
[17:55] <Kotono> Amaryl takes the time to read the notes, "Hmph. It reads like a puzzle." Tucking the book into her backpack, "Okay, Seira. The door straight ahead, or that little attached room?"
01[17:57] <Seira> "I'm tempted to just go ahead, but you're right, let's examine the room by the southeast first," Seira responds after a moment. "It doesn't seem like a part of the puzzle, so we might find something useful to us there."
[17:59] <Kotono> HEading to the little attached building, Amaryl finds that the door opens without trouble. Inside lies a few old but clean beds. A fireplace still has old ashes lying in it, a window letting in a few rays of sunlight. There's a bookshelf with a few scattered books about, resembling the one Seira found, as well as quills, inkpots and various writing supplies.
03[18:03] * Nao is now known as Kallen
01[18:03] <Seira> If nothing particularly glows with magic, Seira will just brief through the scattered books, asking Amaryl to help with skimming through their contents.
[18:06] <Kotono> No magic about. The books are all unused, blank pages one and all. There's nothing else of note around that Seira sees as this occurs. "It's almost like this room is a hostel," Amaryl looks about it, "Will this trial take that much time?"
01[18:08] <Seira> "It might take days," Seira muses. "Especially since it's difficult for me to prepare for several different situations. Let's not think about the time and try to solve the puzzle we were handed?" She gestures towards what seems like the main entrance. "Time for us to see what the dials mean."
[18:10] <Kotono> The two head under the cover of eternal night to the door leading deeper into the citadel. Past it, there is a stairway going straight up, long and broad. Just before it are doors to the east and west, one crafted of glowing yellow quartz and the other of luminencent purple quartz.
01[18:11] <Seira> There would be time to explore those. For now, Seira decides to head up.
[18:14] <Kotono> The stairs go up several stories, the darkness absolute. Only the pair's darkvision allow them to see at all, climbing higher and higher! At last, you come to the top! Here, a long, square room stretches out in every direction. On the far wall is a circle, twelve points to it at regular patterns.  To the left and away from that a bit are a pair of levers. As you see this, a stone slab rises out of the ground in front of the wall, hovering i
[18:14] <Kotono>  a stone slab rises out of the ground in front of the wall, hovering in place and glowing with green faerie fire.
06[18:16] * Seira checks to see whether the clock's hands are pointed at a particular hour.
[18:17] <Kotono> Coming closer, you can see that the clock's 'points' are in fact dials. They are all set to the bottom, pointing down. There's no hands, just the circle of a clock's face. Amaryl trots along with Seira. "Seira, were you any good with riddles as a child?"
01[18:19] <Seira> "If they had patterns or required me to memorize something," Seira responds, frowning. "But I would often outsmart myself or fail to see the forest for the trees. Quite embarrassing, so I have mixed feelings about riddles if I have to work on them on my own."
06[18:22] * Seira decides to examine the surroundings for magic, even as she adds, "From the notes and what we've found here, it's quite possible that affecting the dials on the face of the clock somehow affects the size of the diamond. If it became smaller, it would be possible to carry here to this pedestal, and in turn, the faerie light might turn it into a sun, lighting things up?"
01[18:22] <Seira> She shrugs. "We probably would need to set the time to dawn, like Dawnbringer told us to."
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[18:32] <Kotono> All about is an ambient aura of strong magic.
[18:32] <Kotono> "What about the slab there, then," Amaryl points at it, "There's writing on it, if you haven't looked since we got closer."
01[18:33] <Seira> "Just thought it was there to serve as a pedestal for the diamond," Seira admitted, taking a closer look.
01[18:33] <Seira> *admits
[18:34] <Kotono> Written in Celestial is the following: "The key to the way ahead is at the hour of Celestia and the highest point of the day."
01[18:36] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 planes, what is the hour of Celestia?
06[18:36] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 planes, what is the hour of Celestia? and gets 19." [1d20=8]
01[18:37] <Seira> "Highest point of the day would be noon, which figures as being important," Seira muses. "I'm still going to try and go with dawn for the other one, unless you have a better idea, Amaryl."
[18:38] <Kotono> "The hour of Celestia and the highest point of the day," Amaryl crosses her arms as her face screws into thought. "Oh, that would make sense for that. For the other, is there an hour or number associated with Celestia, something thatw ould have meaning for a riddle?"
01[18:39] <Seira> "There is no number assosiated with the Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia," Seira says indignantly. "The seven clearly doesn't count."
[18:40] <Kotono> "Oh." Amaryl then laughs, "That makes sense, too. That wasn't too hard. So the 12th and the 7th dial, as if it was a clock face?"
06[18:42] * Seira mutters to herself, checking the dials from proximity. She is still a bit unclear of whether they are set manually, or the two levers she had spotted off to the left are responsible for moving the mechanism, and decides to spend a bit of time analyzing it.
[18:43] <Kotono> The dials are in perfect position according to the numbers on a typical clock face. It looks like you can turn the dials so that they point upward instead of downward. Getting up to the 12 dial will require flight or some acrobatics, though.
06[18:45] * Seira can certainly fly, and has the Telekinesis spell prepared, so that part at least would be a breeze. "How about we do this together?" she offers. "I'll fly up to the twelfth dial, and once you see me grasp it, reset the one corresponding to seven. I'll make my move then."
[18:45] <Kotono> "Right," Amaryl says, going into position, "Tell me when you're ready, Seira?"
06[18:46] * Seira is prepared, and since seven was listed first, gives Amaryl the signal to turn her dial as soon as she manages to properly materialize and grab onto her own.
[18:47] <Kotono> Amaryl turns the seventh dial! As it turns up, a light glows just above the dial, materializing as it points up! A yellow, glowing stone of pure quartz hovers in the air, big enough to fill up the palm of a hand.
06[18:47] * Seira turns the twelfth dial upwards, at that.
[18:50] <Kotono> Above the twelth dial, a purple luminesence appears! As the dial reaches it's peak, a stone of purple quartz appears there, the same size as Amaryl's.
06[18:52] * Seira blinks. "Huh. So we have the keys to the two doors below," she says, reaching out for the purple quartz. "Let's take this one, first, and return for the other afterwards?"
[18:53] <Kotono> The stone is cool like a night breeze in Seira's hand. "As you like," Seira sees Amaryl looking up, "You're so smart, too. You're going to tear through these if they're all like this, like a dire bear on a rampage."
01[18:55] <Seira> "I'm kinda flattered," Seira says, floating down with the quartz and heading downstairs. "But also, kinda vexed, since I didn't realize the part about seven until you pointed that out. But that's okay, since we make a great team and will breeze through the challenges!"
[18:56] <Kotono> As you walk, click-claking on the ground, "Oh, good! I don't think that would've been missed too long. As soon as you pointed out it's full name, it was obvious."
06[18:57] * Seira seems embarrassed. "Maybe. And right after I told you how I sometimes miss what's right there in front of me."
[19:00] <Kotono> "Well," Blushing now, almost lighting up the air, "Don't sell yourself short! We'll get these!" As you talk, you reach the doors below once more.
06[19:02] * Seira floats over to the purple-themed door. If the quartz in her hands doesn't cause a change in it, she would try pressing it against the door's surface.
[19:04] <Kotono> Once Seira is in front of the door, the purple quartz floats out of her grasp! It pulses with a blinding purple light, dazzling your eyes! As they clear, vision returning, you see the door of purple quartz is gone. A pitch black path lies ahead, lit only with a few fake torches, made entirely of purple faerie fire.
06[19:06] * Seira grumbles about the brightness, before floating over to Amaryl and grasping her shoulder. "Even if it's wasted, a Blur spell as an extra precaution," she says, imbuing Amaryl with the magic.
[19:07] <Kotono> "Thank you," Amaryl says, starting to walk ahead, "I'm not sure I'm worried about a fight in the Heavens, but..." She sighs, "I still feel so happy here. When I close my eyes a moment, I have vivid daydreams of settling down here with you, letting everything else go to whatever it will."
01[19:09] <Seira> "There could still be magical traps that could be fooled by something so simple," Seira responds, smiling at Amaryl's words. "And it's strange, isn't it? How merely being here is so blissful?"
[19:10] <Kotono> "I read a few of your books after we came here the first t-time," Blushing more now, "How mortal life is a prelude to eternal life in these worlds. It reminds me of how a child wants to be an adult so badly."
01[19:12] <Seira> "I suppose that's one way of looking at it," Seira agrees, nodding thoughtfully. "If we do really well in the life we have, we might even get to skip the death part and proceed onwards!"
[19:15] <Kotono> As you proceed downward of the hall, you come to where a tower has been built into the wall ahead, it's circular length half shown as it juts out. A wooden door leads into it. As you approach, a stone slab rises from the floor, glowing with purple faerie fire.
01[19:16] <Seira> More for them to read! Seira obliges.
[19:18] <Kotono> "Night is not a time of death, but only a time of sleep and preparation for another day's brilliant life. Do not fear the night, for Selune dances with Lathander, one following the other's lead forever." This one is written in Celestial as well. On being read, the slab sinks back into the floor, the words vanishing from the stone. The door then opens wide, showing a stairway ascending up the circular tower's interior.
[19:18] <Kotono> showing a stairway ascending up the circular tower's interior.
01[19:19] <Seira> "This would be the night route, then," Seira voices, heading up the stairway.
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[19:23] <Anastasia> "Selune dancing with Lathander? What a lovely image," Amaryl smiles as you begin tow alk, "The sun and the moon, forever in a romantic dance, one doomed to fade out of sight as the other rises into the sky?"
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01[19:25] <Seira> "It has a very strong charm," Seira agrees with a smile. "Though I'd see it as an endless chase than being doomed to fade out."
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[19:32] <Kotono> Thus you ascend up! The stairs go up a time, coming up to a small chamber. Here, in pitch black darkness, you see a pedestool. It has a slot for a small, palm sized stone. Above, the ceiling is painted with murals: Of the sun and moon, twined together and yet always apart. A voice whispers in your mind, 'Tell, how can the sun and the moon unite into unison at last?'
01[19:33] <Seira> "Eclipse?" Seira chances, responding with the first thing that came to mind.
[19:34] <Kotono> "Hm?" Amaryl says aloud, looking around, "W-" As she speaks, a chuckle sounds in her mind. 'Spoken wisely.' In the pedestool, a purple luminescense glows! The stone that opened the way past the purple quartz door lies there now. 'Take your spoils of victory, wise one.'
01[19:36] <Seira> "Thanks!" Seira responds out loud, since it's obvious whatever guardians this citadel has can hear her. She briefly fills Amaryl in on the telepathic conversation through their bond, while going to claim the stone.
[19:37] <Kotono> "I heard it, too," Amaryl says aloud, "But you answered so quickly!" Seira takes the stone, holding it in her hand once more.
01[19:40] <Seira> "I wonder whether dusk and dawn would also qualify," Seira muses, leading the way back to the room with the clock. "I see the moon and the sun together on those a lot."
[19:41] <Kotono> "Maybe there was more than one answer?" Amaryl trots back down with Seira, the two reaching the stairway leading back up to the clock-dial chamber above without incident. "Some riddles can be answered in several ways."
01[19:42] <Seira> "That's what I'm banking on," Seira agrees. "You take the next one! It's bound to be the sun path, and I'll probably be blinded and in pain and have a headache on top of that. Not best for concentration."
[19:44] <Kotono> "Right," The two head back upstairs. As you do, you see that the stone slab here has changed color: This time glowing with black faerie fire. Amaryl goes to take the yellow, glowing stone.
01[19:44] <Seira> "Let's see how the diamond is doing outside?" Seira proposes. "Before we open the next door, I mean."
[19:45] <Kotono> "Okay," Amaryl says as she has the stone in hand, "Oh, it's warm!" Going to the slab, glancing at it, "Oh Seira, the writing changed!"
06[19:46] * Seira floats over to take a better look!
[19:47] <Kotono> Written in Celestial once more: Unite Day and Night together in front of the sun to create the beginning of the miracle of dawn.
01[19:50] <Seira> "So if I have the representation of night, and you've got day, we need to place them by the diamond?" Seira muses. "Then we should probably just go through the other door first or whoever's administering the test might think we're cheating."
[19:50] <Kotono> "Okay," Amaryl agrees, "Lead on then, Seira? You're the one who understands this better than I do."
01[19:52] <Seira> "A lot of this is just conjecture," Seira tells her with a shrug, leading the way to the golden door as requested. "We can't do much without a goal, so even a temporary one coming about from speculation is fine! If we learn more as we try to approach it, we can always adjust!"
[19:53] <Kotono> Reaching the golden door, the stone in Amaryl's hand floats up! A blinding flash of yellow light dazzles you, and when you can see again, the door ahead is open! A dark path is ahead, lit only by torches made of pure yellow faerie fire.
06[19:54] * Seira floats ahead, pleasantly surprised by the fact that the pain to her eyes was merely momentary.
[19:55] <Kotono> Ahead, you come to a tower, much like the path on the purple door. Identical, in fact. A stone slab coated in yellow faerie fire rises at just the same time as the other one did, too.
06[19:55] * Seira waits for Amaryl to approach it first, floating by her side.
[19:57] <Kotono> Amaryl approaches it! You can read the following: :Creation is the key to everything, yet one must not forget the blade of destruction. For the sun's rays can destroy if focused too harshly, burning away with fire.
[19:58] <Kotono> As it's read, the wooden door opens wide, showing a stairway going up.
01[20:01] <Seira> "Fire. I can deal with fire," Seira says, taking the lead once more.
[20:03] <Kotono> You come up into a room! A pedestool is here, a yellow, glowing stone sitting on it! It is surrounded by a cone of pure, bright white light from above, covering it in a sheath of illumination. Yet a shadow stays over the stone proper, keeping it in the center of the cone, yet unlit.
01[20:04] <Seira> "As expected," Seira says in resignation.
[20:05] <Kotono> "So what do we do here?" Amaryl asks, eyes on Seira.
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06[20:10] * Seira sighs. "It would probably hurt quite a bit. There is a certain chance that you would be allowed to pass without too much trouble, but I could also be wrong, and I'll never forgive myself if I asked you to do something like that." But promises of destruction and bright light seem very painful, so Seira decides to try another option.
01[20:10] <Seira> "It's not really cheating if I'm merely using all the resources at my disposal," she says, invoking Telekinesis and trying to pull the glowing yellow stone through the curtain of light and shadow towards her."
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[20:19] <Kotono> Seira pushes the stone through the curtain of light! As it passes through, the stone catches aflame! It exits the cone of light burning into ash, fading into nothing at all. A few moments later, the stone reappears in the center of the cone, where it was before.
[20:20] <Kotono> "Ah, it burned a stone up? That must be as hot as magma to do that!" Amaryl gasps.
01[20:21] <Seira> "Or it actually does count as cheating," Seira mutters. While the spell is still active, she tosses a copper coin in the air and guides it towards the curtain of light with her mind.
[20:24] <Kotono> The coin enters the cone of light! It shudders and melts down as it hits the light, bubbling into molten copper that quickly sizzles away into nothingness!
06[20:27] * Seira decides to try and discharge the spell's energy at once in a single, powerful thrust! She flings the stone towards her, seeking to get it through the defenses before it burns up, and catch it on the other side.
[20:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
06[20:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 11." [1d20=5]
[20:29] <Kotono> Seira thrusts out of the gem quickly! But not quickly enough - before it gets out, the stone cracks and begins to melt! The stone hurtles towards Seira, the light in it fading as it crackles into hissing liquid, fading away. A moment later, it has returned to the center of the cone.
[20:30] <Kotono> "Hm," Amaryl eyes the entire process, "Getting it out fast doesn't look like it'll work. We need another way to approach this problem, then?"
01[20:32] <Seira> "Next plan it is," Seira agrees, getting another copper piece and considering it. She casts Darkness upon it, before tossing the coin in the direction of the deadly cone.
[20:33] <Kotono> The coin flies into the cone! It lands near the middle, the darkness momentarily stopping the cone of ilght - but then it's started to be pushed back, shrunken in duration and distance quickly!
06[20:36] * Seira repeats the process, but rather than throwing this coin keeps on holding it as she heads for the pedestal, relying on her memory. She invokes the Haste spell and Waukeen's gift to her beforehand, so that even if the protection lasts just for a little bit, it might just be enough!
01[20:38] <Seira> roll 1d10+10 FL
06[20:38] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d10+10 FL and gets 19." [1d10=9]
[20:39] <Kotono> OOC: Make a dex check, +7 bonus? Also make a charisma check, to see if you can grab the stone.
01[20:39] <Seira> roll 1d20+14 dex
06[20:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+14 dex and gets 27." [1d20=13]
01[20:39] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 cha
06[20:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 cha and gets 13." [1d20=7]
[20:41] <Kotono> Seira reaches out! She has the speed to do it, but there's a problem! She fails to grasp the stone! The darkness is being pushed away quickly, her hand still out around the stone she can't grasp! OOC: Go ahead and act and try again or withdraw or whatever.
06[20:41] * Seira won't get another chance like this until the next day, and thus tries again!
01[20:41] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 cha x2
06[20:41] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 cha x2 and gets 17." [1d20=11]
[20:42] <Kotono> OOC: MAke a dex check?
01[20:42] <Seira> roll 1d20+14
06[20:42] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+14 and gets 16." [1d20=2]
[20:42] <Kotono> With all her speed, Seira is just able to get the stone out in time! It doesn't fade away or melt, untouched by the searing lights!
06[20:44] * Seira stops well away of the fiery cone, before concentrating on the darkness and dismissing the magic altogether. "Barely safe?" she chances, taking a look around.
[20:45] <Kotono> "Got i1" Amaryl smiles from ear to ear, peering down at the yellow stone Seira holds. "Well done!"
01[20:47] <Seira> "Magic's nice and useful like that!" Seira agrees happily. "Let's go see if the writing's changed again?"
[20:47] <Kotono> "Back to the clock room then?" Amaryl says, starting to walk downstairs.
01[20:49] <Seira> "Yep!"
[20:49] <Kotono> On returning, you find that the text on the slab hasn't changed. IT still glows with black faerie fire.
01[20:50] <Seira> "Let's see if we're right about the diamond, then," Seira decides, leading the way out.
[20:51] <Kotono> The two return back outside into the night, the huge diamond sitting where the two left it before.
01[20:51] <Seira> "I'm worried about the levers," Seira admits. "Are they just for show, then?"
[20:52] <Kotono> "We can try them if we go back there?" Amaryl asks.
01[20:53] <Seira> "Let's see if bringing both keys over to the diamond won't change anything, first," Seira decides after mulling it over. "We'll just have to bet on not being able to utterly make an unrecoverable mess of things if we get something wrong."
[20:54] <Kotono> The two go over to the diamond! As you approach the diamond, the two stones begin to glow a little brighter.
06[20:56] * Seira offers Amaryl the purple stone. "Want to be Selune? I'll be Lathander!"
[20:56] <Kotono> 'Okay!" Then Amaryl laughs and blushes horrifically, "That means, um...you're the well...you're the man?"
06[20:58] * Seira laughs herself. "There's no deep meaning to it. If this stone gets warmer, it won't bother me as much, right?" With those words, she continues to approach the diamond.
[21:00] <Kotono> The two reach the diamond, the stones glowing more as they stand there right before it.
06[21:01] * Seira touches her stone to the one in Amaryl's hands after several attempts that go astray. "Caught you!" she says with a smile.
[21:02] <Kotono> The two stones unite! There isa  flash of light, thes tones shattering into dust! The dust sprinkles over the diamond, which shrinks! It is now the size of a basketball, much reduced in stature. It glows with black faerie fire for several seconds.
06[21:03] * Seira just stares, as soon as her eyes adjust and the pain recedes. "This was the quickest I've ever seen two dozen million gold vanish up in sparkles."
[21:04] <Kotono> "It's still bigger than any other precious gemstone I've seen is," Amaryl leans down, picking it up and holding it to her chest. "It's bigger than my head still!"
01[21:05] <Seira> "You know, I really wanted a small bit of it," Seira grumbles. "If only to bring back and show everyone a black diamond. And to make you something out of it."
[21:06] <Kotono> "Well, now what?" Holding the gem, "
[21:07] <Kotono> "Well, now what?" Holding the gem, "What do we do now, Seira?"
01[21:07] <Seira> "Black faerie fire to black faerie fire," Seira responds instantly, already floating back inside. "The writing did mention it would only be the start!"
[21:12] <Kotono> The two return to the clock room! Here, the center of clock's wall has recessed, a slot for an object just about the size of the gem. The slab of stone flaots there, covered in white faerie fire.
06[21:13] * Seira goes to read it, just in case.
[21:14] <Kotono> In Celestial once more: From the darkness, the birth of light will come. Night will once again change to day, lighting the sky above.
01[21:15] <Seira> "I think it's safe," Seira tells Amaryl with a nod. "Let's usher in the dawn."
[21:18] <Kotono> "Right," Amaryl goes to the wall, reaching up and slotting the black diamond in! As it's placed in, the gem turns into a white diamond! Brilliant sunshine comes from it, a ray from it angling upwards...but the ceiling is in the way! It diffuses on it, the entire room suddenly becoming very uncomfortable!
[21:18] <Kotono> roll 1d12 damage, divine typed, you can take an action after this
06[21:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d12 damage, divine typed, you can take an action after this and gets 2." [1d12=2]
[21:19] <Kotono> "Aaaah!" Amaryl staggers, "It hurts! Seira, what's happening!?"
01[21:22] <Seira> "The levers!" Seira exclaims, pointing at the nearest one. "Turn that one!" For her part, she floats closer to Amaryl and tries to make contact even briefly.
01[21:22] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[21:22] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 21." [1d20=15]
[21:23] <Kotono> OOC: Doing anything or just making contact/holding on?
06[21:23] * Seira imbues Amaryl with Draconic Might through that touch!
[21:25] <Kotono> AS Amaryl is strenghtened, she pulls the nearest level towards her! The ceiling pushes upwards, rising up smoothly several feet with that pull, before the lever resets it's position! Meanwhile, more burning light fills the room!
[21:25] <Kotono> roll 2d12
06[21:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d12 and gets 9." [2d12=1, 8]
[21:25] <Kotono> "Ugh!" Amaryl grimaces, "We're on the right track? Try the other one or pull this one in a...ow! in the other way?"
06[21:28] * Seira tries pulling the other lever in the same direction Amaryl had. "I think you're going about it the right way!" she calls over to her, asking for Lagann to pitch in as well!
01[21:28] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 cha
06[21:28] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 cha and gets 12." [1d20=6]
[21:29] <Kotono> Lagann is able to pull the level's metal, even if Seira is not! AS he pulls, the ceiling begins to retract, sliding back and opening up the sky! But it's not fast enough, even as it opens, more of the beam's light searing!
[21:29] <Kotono> roll 3d12
06[21:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d12 and gets 21." [3d12=11, 7, 3]
[21:29] <Kotono> "It's working," Amaryl cries even as the three of you are blistered by the light, going to the level and pushing it in the same direction, "Give this one all we have!"
01[21:29] <Seira> All Seira can do is keep on trying to pitch in!
01[21:29] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[21:29] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 15." [1d20=9]
[21:30] <Kotono> Together, the three pull! The ceiling retracts all the way, the beam now reaching into the sky! The black sky turns bright, illuminated! The pain ceases! For several moments the light lingers on, Amaryl sighing, "Ow...ow...ow..." she rubs herself, "We did it!"
01[21:31] <Seira> Worrying about her, Seira channels what little healing energy she possesses into Amaryl.
01[21:31] <Seira> roll 3d8+15
06[21:31] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+15 and gets 29." [3d8=7, 3, 4]
01[21:31] <Seira> roll 2d8+10
06[21:31] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 2d8+10 and gets 21." [2d8=5, 6]
[21:32] <Kotono> "You did," From the light above, a glorious voice can be heard. "You have succeeded with lighting the dark sky." Amaryl's wounds mend in the meanwhile!
01[21:34] <Seira> "Better?" Seira asks, tilting her head. Thanking Lagann for his part silently, she looks up at the sky. "Even though it hurts to look at, now, having light really is nicer," she speaks, feeling the need to say something. "I can't help but wonder if it's just a test, and the forest will return to darkness once we've left."
[21:37] <Kotono> "It is a test, and now is the final chapter." The voice above descends down. It is a figure impossible to look at, clad in light overwhelming. The light around coaleses around it, shielding it. "Can you withstand the full fury of Noon? You have proven your brains are sufficient, prove that your bodies are!"
01[21:41] <Seira> "If that's how it has to be," Seira says guardedly, drawing her blade. Her first response was 'Bring it on!' but it seems a bit rude to say to some likely-angelic figure that's only doing its job in testing the two of them.
[21:42] <Kotono> "It is. For the glory of the Dawn Father, prepare!" The figure booms, 30 feet above! OOC: Initiative here, I think?
01[21:42] <Seira> OOC: Do I get some knowledge check on him?
[21:42] <Kotono> OOC: You can if you like. K:P
01[21:43] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
06[21:43] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 and gets 23." [1d20=12]
[21:43] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Amaryl
06[21:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Amaryl and gets 17." [1d20=10]
01[21:43] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[21:43] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 20." [1d20=14]
[21:43] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8 light
06[21:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 light and gets 22." [1d20=14]
03[21:44] * Kotono changes topic to 'Figure of Light>SEira>Amaryl'
[21:44] <Kotono> The figure of light descends down to the floor, overwhelmingly glowing! Seira can hardly look at it! From it's hands a pair of beams of light come forth, one at Seira and one at Amaryl!
[21:44] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 ranged touch Seira
06[21:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 ranged touch Seira and gets 20." [1d20=1]
[21:44] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 ranged touch Amaryl lucky Seira
06[21:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 ranged touch Amaryl lucky Seira and gets 35." [1d20=16]
[21:44] <Kotono> roll 4d12
06[21:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 and gets 29." [4d12=9, 7, 4, 9]
[21:46] <Kotono> Seira ducks and weaves out of the way of the blast, while Amaryl is zinged full on! She cries out in pain, "Sei..seira! Careful, it really hurts!" She staggers, shoulder smoking and seared! OOC: Seira.
01[21:50] <Seira> "Where the hell are you looking?" Seira snaps at their opponent, targetting it with a ray of her own.
01[21:50] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 cha
06[21:50] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 cha and gets 8." [1d20=2]
[21:51] <Kotono> Seira fires a ray, but it crackles and fizzles into shadow, wasted! Amaryl then steps up firm, firing a hail of arrows! "We won't lose!" she calls, "Seira needs that Sun Blade!"
[21:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might)
06[21:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+18 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) and gets 30." [1d20=12]
[21:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might)
06[21:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+18 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) and gets 38." [1d20=20]
[21:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) crit?
06[21:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+18 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) crit? and gets 30." [1d20=12]
[21:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) crit?
[21:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) crit?
06[21:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) crit? and gets 23." [1d20=10]
06[21:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 (+2 heroism, +2 draconic might) crit? and gets 14." [1d20=1]
[21:52] <Kotono> Amaryl fires several arrows! A few go off course, but several soar right for the figure, one even aimed right at it's heart! But light flares around it, incinerating the arrows into nothingness, not a single one touching it! OOC: Angel is up.
[21:53] <Kotono> This time, the figure of light stays put, firing two rays at Seira! "At you." It says, firing!
[21:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19
[21:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19
06[21:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 and gets 23." [1d20=4]
06[21:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 and gets 20." [1d20=1]
[21:53] <Kotono> OOC: Touch AC? That's also hilarious.
01[21:54] <Seira> OOC: Touch AC is 22, so yes, it is
[21:55] <Kotono> roll 4d12
06[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 and gets 37." [4d12=8, 11, 11, 7]
[21:55] <Kotono> A burning hot ray hits Seira in the hand, the powerful light leaving even her seared! OOC: Seira.
01[21:55] <Seira> Scowling, Seira attempts to retaliate with a boosted cone of fire! It doesn't make much sense, but if she can be set on fire, maybe so could this upstart!
01[21:56] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[21:56] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 12." [1d20=6]
06[21:56] * Seira follows it up by breathing flames, getting slightly worried.
01[21:56] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[21:56] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 21." [1d20=15]
01[21:56] <Seira> roll 8d8+2d8 fire+holy dc20
06[21:56] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 8d8+2d8 fire+holy dc20 and gets 34." [8d8=1, 1, 7, 5, 3, 5, 2, 3][2d8=6, 1]
01[21:57] <Seira> roll 1d4
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d4 and gets 1." [1d4=1]
[21:57] <Kotono> The flames gush out around the angel! But more light concentrates around it, drawing in the radiance from all around! The fire is stopped, not harming the angel in the least! Amaryl is on the move now, snapping off two arrows that become four!
[21:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
[21:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
[21:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 and gets 14." [1d20=3]
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 and gets 26." [1d20=15]
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 and gets 29." [1d20=18]
[21:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
06[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 and gets 29." [1d20=18]
[21:57] <Kotono> OOC: +4 to all, dur.
06[21:57] * Seira moves closer to the angel, sword drawn.
[21:58] <Kotono> Amaryl fires well, more arrows going right at the being of light! Yet all of them burn away into nothing! "Seira!" She calls, "It's not working! I can't get an arrow past her light!" OOC: Angel is up.
[21:58] <Kotono> The angel continues to stand still, firing off a beam at each of them this time!
[21:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 Seira
06[21:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 Seira and gets 27." [1d20=8]
[21:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 Amaryl
06[21:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 Amaryl and gets 27." [1d20=8]
[21:58] <Kotono> roll 4d12 Amaryl ow
06[21:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 Amaryl ow and gets 17." [4d12=4, 2, 6, 5]
[21:58] <Kotono> roll 4d12 Seira ow
06[21:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 Seira ow and gets 17." [4d12=8, 1, 3, 5]
[21:59] <Kotono> Both women are struck again, seared by the overwhelming light! OOC: Seira.
01[22:00] <Seira> "If magic won't do it--"
06[22:01] * Seira attempts to attack the angel in melee, sending out a command to Lagann to support her!
01[22:01] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[22:01] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 23." [1d20=17]
[22:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Lagann attacks
06[22:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Lagann attacks and gets 21." [1d20=14]
[22:01] <Kotono> OOC: Go Seira.
01[22:02] <Seira> roll 1d20+20 spellruin
06[22:02] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 spellruin and gets 23." [1d20=3]
[22:02] <Kotono> Seira and Lagann both hack at the angel! But their blows are lost in the light around it, blocked and not laying a speck on the divine figure of radiance! "Seira, any ideas? My arrows aren't working!" Amaryl calls. OOC: Amaryl's up.
01[22:03] <Seira> "Conjuration!" Seira calls over to her. "Something to summon allies to aid me!"
[22:05] <Kotono> Amaryl holds Seira's pendant, as...
[22:05] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
06[22:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d4+1 and gets 2." [1d4=1]
[22:05] <Kotono> A pair of celestial dogs appear, snapping and biting at the angel!
[22:05] <Kotono> roll 1d20+2 aiding another Seira
[22:05] <Kotono> roll 1d20+2 aiding another Seira
06[22:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+2 aiding another Seira and gets 18." [1d20=16]
06[22:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+2 aiding another Seira and gets 4." [1d20=2]
[22:05] <Kotono> OOC: +2 on your next attack on it, Seira. Angel's up.
[22:06] <Kotono> Beams of light once more come from the dazzling, overwhelming angel! It barely glances at the dogs, firing one at one of them and one at Seira!
[22:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 doggie zap
06[22:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 doggie zap and gets 28." [1d20=9]
[22:06] <Kotono> roll 1d2 which dog?
06[22:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d2 which dog? and gets 1." [1d2=1]
03[22:06] * Kotono changes topic to 'Figure of Light>SEira>Amaryl=Celestial Dog'
[22:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 Seira
06[22:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 Seira and gets 29." [1d20=10]
[22:07] <Kotono> roll 4d12 ow
06[22:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 ow and gets 33." [4d12=5, 9, 8, 11]
[22:07] <Kotono> Seira is stricken once more! Light writhes and gathers to the angel, all while Seira is fried hard! OOC: Seira.
01[22:08] <Seira> If only she had another Darkness charge left....
[22:08] <Kotono> 'S-Seira!' Amaryl calls, 'We need to do something else, anything! We haven't even been able to scratch it!'
01[22:10] <Seira> 'We do,' Seira agrees, strangely calm. 'I'll try another attack. Whatever happens, I'll drop down afterwards. I'll need your help with a potion when I do, and then we'll think about our next move.'
01[22:10] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 stabbings?!
06[22:10] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 stabbings?! and gets 18." [1d20=12]
01[22:11] <Seira> roll 1d20+20 impromptu SA, lifetheft
06[22:11] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 impromptu SA, lifetheft and gets 35." [1d20=15]
[22:12] <Kotono> Seira stabs out again! Yet again, light clusters from the bright sky around the angel! Her blow is lost in it, stopped and foiled by the gathering light! OOC: Amaryl's up.
01[22:12] <Seira> OOC: No, I move now  >_>
[22:12] <Kotono> OOCL Okay then.
06[22:12] * Seira tumbles down to land next to Amaryl, utterly shocked.
[22:12] <Kotono> 'Any ideas? We're losing...you look bad and I hurt all over,' Amaryl thinks.
01[22:13] <Seira> 'It's not that we're losing,' Seira thinks back bitterly. 'It's that we can't win. In that case, we need to shift towards survival. Don't die, that's an order.'
[22:14] <Kotono> 'I'll try,' Amaryl says, 'What now? I can buy you somet ime if you need it.'
[22:15] <Kotono> Amaryl takes a potion out and feeds it to Seira!
[22:15] <Kotono> roll 3d8+5
06[22:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d8+5 and gets 22." [3d8=4, 7, 6]
[22:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+4 hope for 15+
06[22:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+4 hope for 15+ and gets 11." [1d20=7]
[22:15] <Kotono> But the potion passes right through Seira, doing no gooda ta ll! OOC: Angel's up.
[22:17] <Kotono> More beams of light come! One at the dog, and one at Amaryl!
[22:17] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 wuff
06[22:17] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 wuff and gets 22." [1d20=3]
[22:17] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 Amaryl
06[22:17] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 Amaryl and gets 21." [1d20=2]
[22:17] <Kotono> OOC: Sec, need tos ee if Amaryl's touch AC is enough here. It's close.
[22:18] <Kotono> roll 4d12 nope, 18 with the +2 deflection
06[22:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 nope, 18 with the +2 deflection and gets 31." [4d12=3, 5, 11, 12]
03[22:24] * Retrieving #evildunes modes...
[22:24] <Kotono> Amaryl is hit right int h echest, falling to her knees! She cries out in deep pain, "S-seira..." she whispers, "Sorry...I'm not sure if I can go on..." she says. Then in her head, 'We...we have to do something...to stop it...that light...we haven't gotten a blow in past it.' OOC: Seira.
[22:24] <Kotono> roll 4d12 dog
06[22:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d12 dog and gets 33." [4d12=2, 10, 9, 12]
[22:24] <Kotono> The dog is also hit, fried as well in the meantime.
Session Close: Tue Apr 28 22:26:14 2009

Session Start: Tue Apr 28 22:26:14 2009
Session Ident: #evildunes
02[22:26] * Disconnected
02[22:26] * Attempting to rejoin channel #evildunes
03[22:26] * Rejoined channel #evildunes
03[22:26] * Topic is 'Figure of Light>SEira>Amaryl=Celestial Dog'
03[22:26] * Set by Kotono on Tue Apr 28 21:07:23
03[22:26] * ChanServ sets mode: +o CC
03[22:26] * CC is now known as Seira
01[22:27] <Seira> Paling, Seira directs Lagann to pull one of the levers in the opposite direction, while trying to take the potion Amaryl was holding earlier.
01[22:28] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 I'll use my move action after this
06[22:28] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 I'll use my move action after this and gets 17." [1d20=11]
01[22:28] <Seira> roll 3d8+5
06[22:28] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+5 and gets 19." [3d8=3, 4, 7]
[22:29] <Kotono> As Amaryl staggers back, the levels move the opposite way! The ceiling lowers and begins to close! As it does, "S-Seira!" Amaryl calls, "What happened the last time the beam got stopped from going into the sky?!"
01[22:31] <Seira> "I don't know what else to do!" Seira calls back. "Retreat, heal yourself. I'll be right behind you. Maybe it will be different once we're outside!"
[22:32] <Kotono> With those words, Amaryl runs to the stairs and out, hurrying with all her speed! OOC: Angel's up.
[22:32] <Kotono> The angel draws a blade, glowing with the radiance all around! Without a word, it charges Seira!
[22:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
06[22:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 13." [1d20=7]
[22:33] <Kotono> Luckily for Seira, her blade passes through her harmlessly! OOC: Seira, you're up.
06[22:34] * Seira slips out of the angel's reach, and withdraws several steps before turning invisible.
[22:34] <Kotono> OOC: Amaryl's up and running in the meantime. Angel's up.
01[22:34] <Seira> Rather than a real hope that it would help, she wants to buy enough time for Amaryl to use her potions.
[22:35] <Kotono> Seira vanishes from sight, but the angel is inexorable! It matches her little step away, swinging right for her!
[22:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
06[22:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 20." [1d20=14]
[22:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19 (-4 nonlethal)
06[22:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+19 (-4 nonlethal) and gets 34." [1d20=15]
[22:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
06[22:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 22." [1d20=8]
[22:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 AC?
06[22:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 AC? and gets 24." [1d20=15]
[22:36] <Kotono> roll 3d6+13
06[22:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d6+13 and gets 28." [3d6=5, 6, 4]
[22:36] <Kotono> Seira is hit with the flat of it's blade, staggered and seeing stars all around her! OOC: Seira.
06[22:37] * Seira flees towards the outside, trying to move through the walls!
[22:38] <Kotono> Seira flees away, heading outside! If there's pursuit, she doesn't see it as she reaches the courtyard!
[22:38] <Kotono> roll 3d8+3
[22:38] <Kotono> roll 3d8+3
06[22:38] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d8+3 and gets 18." [3d8=2, 5, 8]
06[22:38] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d8+3 and gets 12." [3d8=3, 5, 1]
01[22:40] <Seira> 'If there's still light around the angel when it comes out,' Seira thinks to Amaryl, 'I'll try and draw its attention. Can you see about twisting the eleventh dial up? It was listed as safe, maybe that's what we need.'
[22:41] <Kotono> 'I'm halfway down the stairs? WAnt me to go back up?' Amaryl asks, the courtyard full of light.
01[22:42] <Seira> 'Wait for me and regain your strength, I'll join you there.'
[22:42] <Kotono> 'Right,' Amaryl responds.
06[22:42] * Seira does that without delay, since the angel didn't seem to have flied through the roof after her.
01[22:43] <Seira> *flown
[22:43] <Kotono> Seira gets halfway up the stairs, finding Amaryl leaning against a wall there. A potion is in her hand, a few empty ones lying at her feet.
06[22:43] * Seira tries to help herself to it.
01[22:44] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[22:44] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 17." [1d20=11]
01[22:44] <Seira> roll 3d8+5
06[22:44] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+5 and gets 19." [3d8=2, 7, 5]
01[22:44] <Seira> "This must be what Alicia felt like," she says quietly. "That was the strongest blow I have ever landed. It was just pushed aside, as if it were nothing."
[22:45] <Kotono> "There's got to be a trick we're missing," Amaryl rubs her side and winces. "I made a perfect shot and it didn't get through. It's that light around it, every time we do something, it fails."
01[22:46] <Seira> "I tried to lure it outside, and it didn't go for it," Seira says, catching her breath even as she tries to reach for another potion. "That dial is my idea. The other would be to just take the glowing stone and smash its face with it."
01[22:46] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[22:46] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 10." [1d20=4]
[22:46] <Kotono> "Worth a try," Amaryl says as she holds the potion up for Seira. "It has to be some riddle again."
01[22:47] <Seira> roll 1d20+6 again?
06[22:47] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 again? and gets 22." [1d20=16]
[22:47] <Kotono> Amaryl drinks the last potion down!
01[22:47] <Seira> roll 3d8+5
06[22:47] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+5 and gets 11." [3d8=2, 3, 1]
[22:47] <Kotono> roll 3d8+5
06[22:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d8+5 and gets 24." [3d8=5, 8, 6]
01[22:47] <Seira> "That's so cheap, after telling us it's a test of brawn and not brains!" Seira complains.
[22:48] <Kotono> "This entire thing has been about thinking. Mind games, riddles, tricks. That means this has to be a trick, right? IT'sr eally a final test of our mind."
01[22:50] <Seira> "A trick?" Seira muses. "We have another one, actually. Can I borrow your belt? Draconic Might should serve you just as well for the next dozen minutes or so, and if we don't get something done in that time it won't really matter."
[22:51] <Kotono> Amaryl hands over her belt. "What are you thinking of?"
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01[22:54] <Seira> "That it would buy me ten more seconds of serving as a distraction," she says, putting it on, before trying to cast a spell on Amaryl's bow. "If we succeed in taking down the aura of light, let's hit it with all we have. Use the ring I gave you, too. We can't afford to hold back."
01[22:54] <Seira> OOC: Weapon of Energy/Fire
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[23:01] <Anastasia> "Okay," Amaryl nods, "I'll do it."
01[23:02] <Seira> "Remember. Eleventh dial, it might even work!" And with that, Seira heads back into the fray!
[23:02] <Anastasia> The two hurry up the stairs! They find the angel waiting there, beams of light in her glorious hands! She says not a word, as...OOC: Init again?
01[23:03] <Seira> roll 1d20+6
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+6 and gets 17." [1d20=11]
[23:03] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+7
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+7 and gets 16." [1d20=9]
[23:03] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+8
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+8 and gets 18." [1d20=10]
03[23:03] * ChanServ sets mode: +qo Anastasia Anastasia
03[23:03] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Figure of Light>SEira>Amaryl'
[23:03] <Anastasia> Two beams of light come from the figure, standing ahead, 20 feet ahead of the far wall! One beam at Seira, one at Amaryl!
[23:03] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19 Seira
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 Seira and gets 30." [1d20=11]
[23:03] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19 Amaryl
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 Amaryl and gets 25." [1d20=6]
[23:03] <Anastasia> roll 4d12 S
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 4d12 S and gets 23." [4d12=8, 2, 12, 1]
[23:03] <Anastasia> roll 4d12 A
06[23:03] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 4d12 A and gets 22." [4d12=10, 4, 2, 6]
[23:05] <Anastasia> The beams fly forth, searing both women harshly! OOC: Seira?
06[23:05] * Seira waits to see whether her request from Amaryl bears any fruit, first!
[23:06] <Anastasia> Amaryl sprints ahead, running up to the dial! She hops up, twisting the dial! Nothing seems to happen! OOC: Sera?
03[23:06] * Anastasia changes topic to 'Figure of Light>Amaryl>Seira'
01[23:08] <Seira> 'Try getting our sun, next,' Seira sends dejectedly to Amaryl, holding the Resort ahead of her defensively.
[23:08] <Anastasia> The angel fires off beams at both once more as Seira defends herself, "Don't you see that you can't win?" It asks as it fires!
[23:08] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19 Seira
06[23:08] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 Seira and gets 39." [1d20=20]
[23:08] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19 Seira crit?
06[23:08] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 Seira crit? and gets 34." [1d20=15]
[23:09] <Anastasia> roll 1d20+19 Amaryl
06[23:09] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 1d20+19 Amaryl and gets 30." [1d20=11]
[23:09] <Anastasia> roll 8d12 SEira hope variance doesn't hate you
06[23:09] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 8d12 SEira hope variance doesn't hate you and gets 35." [8d12=6, 2, 6, 4, 5, 4, 7, 1]
[23:09] <Anastasia> roll 4d12
06[23:09] * Hatbot --> "Anastasia rolls 4d12 and gets 25." [4d12=9, 4, 10, 2]
01[23:10] <Seira> "Of course I see that!" Seira snaps back. "I'm not stupid!"
[23:11] <Anastasia> Seira gets hit right in the face, staggered back! Amaryl is hit in the back, slammed into the dial! But she shudders and leaps up, wretching the white diamond free! It turns back to black as it is removed, the beam ceasing! Darkness falls once more! The light around the angel fades...Dawnbringer is revealed, lowering her hands. "Just in time. I had feared you would get yourselves hurt or slain, for the answer seemed to elude you."
[23:11] <Anastasia> or slain, for the answer seemed to elude you."
[23:12] <Anastasia> Amaryl falls to her knees, sagging in relief. "Got it?" she says, "Oww...I'm exhausted and wounded. Did we do it?"
01[23:13] <Seira> "I tried to keep to the rules!" Seira protests. "It's only after we took pretty horrible damage that I decided to hell with those rules."
06[23:13] * Seira thinks they got hurt aplenty, at that.
[23:14] <Anastasia> "That was the point." With a warm smile to Seira, "You see, this place is used as a trial for followers of Lathander as well, to see if they are worthy of having a Sun Blade. The problem is, many are like Lathander himself - joyous, exuberant, bright. Like him, they occasionally tear off more than they should. Far too many Sun Blades were being lost in the Lower Planes or to evil menances, so we devised this as a screening test."
[23:14] <Anastasia> menances, so we devised this as a screening test."
[23:15] <Anastasia> Amaryl doesn't comment at all, resting instead.
06[23:15] * Seira returns the belt to Amaryl, worrying about her well being should the spell end before she does this. "Are you really this strong?" Seira asks Dawnbringer. "If I were to fight you, all this frustration would be my reward?"
[23:16] <Anastasia> "That was the power of the Sunstone Amaryl holds. It protected me, as no force you could muster could penetrate it. My own skill barely came into the battle."
01[23:19] <Seira> "I would be a bit worried about planetars lying as part of a test, but I don't exactly follow the rules myself all the time." Seira gestures at her shadowy, draconic form for good measure. "But that's just the banter portion of the fight we skipped. More to the point, we have a devil back on Prime that's apparently just as strong.
01[23:19] <Seira> I can't honestly promise that I won't try to fight him to protect others, so if that makes me ineligible for a Sun Blade, we'll have to look elsewhere."
[23:21] <Anastasia> "No. You succeeded." Going to Amaryl and gently taking the stone out of her hands, "Your purity was determined before I talked to you. This was a test of the mind and will and you passed." She floats up, going to place the Sunstone in place. Amaryl, you are the solid one. Stand about five feet, straight behind me, and hold out your hand? Worry not, the light will not harm you now."
[23:22] <Anastasia> Amaryl does so, holding out her hand.
06[23:22] * Seira floats over for a good viewpoint, but doesn't get in the way.
[23:24] <Anastasia> The Sunstone is placed back into the slot! A beam of light comes, forming around Amaryl's hand! It shapes into a golden blade, long and like a sunbeam givne form into metal! Amaryl gasps as she holds it, the blade glowing with sunlight!
01[23:28] <Seira> It doesn't matter than she was burnt within an inch of her life, or that sunlight is painful enough to look at that it almost overcomes the pleasure she gets from spending time in what amounts to paradise. As she witnesses such a unique event, Seira feels all the closer to her goals, and not just the immediate one of purifying the anklet.
01[23:28] <Seira> The thought of a return to Halla on the Shadow Plane does not bring about nothing but worry, for the first time.